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Boric Acid Pesticide Safety Overview by Mayim is a document available to read on EtoBox.

Boric acid and its sodium salts are commonly used as insecticides, fungicides, and herbicides. They are applied in various formulations in residential, commercial, agricultural, and industrial settings. EPA has determined these compounds to have moderate acute toxicity in oral, dermal, eye, and skin exposures based on human incidents and animal studies. Chronic feeding studies in animals resulted in effects to the testes, endocrine and reproductive systems, and fetal development. Occupational exposures may

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Mayim

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