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20 Mule Team Borax Sodium Borate 4 lb 1 oz (65oz)

20 Mule Team Borax Sodium Borate 4 lb 1 oz (65oz)

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Borax is a compound made from the naturally occurring mineral Boron which has been used for a variety of purposes by humans across the globe. After being traded along the Silk Road for 500 years, Borax was discovered in Death Valley during the 1880s, and Borax magnate F.M. “Borax” Smith was quick to capitalize on the opportunity. Soon he had the iconic 20 Mule Wagon Teams hauling tons of Borax out of the desert to be used in thousands of products. Before long, Borax began showing up on shelves across the United States and the “Borax Boom” had begun.

The Many Jobs of Borax

Once Borax was able to be pulled out of Death Valley, manufacturers everywhere began to find a myriad of uses for this hardworking mineral. It was soon used in a variety of industries including glazing for construction and fiberglass in boats, planes and cars. Borax is also used in the creation of glass, especially for stained glass windows. Known for its crystal whiteness, it’s even used in porcelain and ceramics to make sure that beautiful china plates and vases don’t lose their color. Over time, clever scientists began to find more and more uses for Borax within the home.

Ingredients and Safety Information

To get the inside scoop on what’s in Borax and what it’s safe to use for, check out one of the tabs below.

Borax vs. The World

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Ingredients

Since it is a mineral in its base form, the compound Borax is technically called Sodium Borate (or Sodium Tetraborate) and is a simple molecule.

20 Mule Team Borax™ is an all-natural powder used to help with cleaning, laundry, odor control, DIY crafting, and more!

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All Natural

The only ingredient in Borax is a naturally occuring mineral called sodium tetraborate. It's free of phosphates, chlorine and other chemicals.

Versatile

While most people know Borax for its cleaning abilities (especially in the washing machine), it has many other uses as well, including odor control, DIY crafts, and more.

Proven

First sold in 1891, 20 Mule Team Borax™ has been used safely by families all over the U.S. for over 128 years.

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