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Borax is used as a food additive in some countries but is banned in the United States. As a consequence, certain foods, such as caviar produced for sale in the US contain higher levels of salt to assist in preservation. read more

Borax can be synthesized from other boron compounds, but has commonly been just pulled out of the ground. Death Valley was a hot spot for Borax a century ago. Southwestern United States, and Chilean desert are a couple of known sources. read more

Borax, also known as sodium borate, sodium tetraborate, or disodium tetraborate, is an important boron compound, a mineral, and a salt of boric acid. Powdered borax is white, consisting of soft colorless crystals that dissolve in water. read more

20 Mule Team Borax is a brand of cleaner manufactured in the United States by The Dial Corporation, a subsidiary of Henkel. The product is named after the 20-mule teams that were used by William Tell Coleman's company to move borax out of Death Valley, California, to the nearest rail spur between 1883 and 1889. read more

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