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Safety

IKW Fact Sheet: Safe use of boric acid and borates in liquid detergents

In liquid detergents boric acids and/or borates, the salts of boric acid, are used for the stabilisation of enzymes. Enzymes permit in modern detergents an effective stain removal already at low temperatures so that energy is saved to a high extent. Safety assessments prove that the use of boric acids and borates in detergents is safe in terms of health. Boric acid and/or borate-containing detergents can be safely used. Laundry which has been washed with boric acid or borate-containing detergents can be worn and/or used safely. 

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