Canadians can minimize their exposure to boric acid from sources other than food and water. Here are some steps you can take. Use recipes to make children’s arts and crafts at home (e.g. slimes) that do not contain boric acid. Do not use boric acid to make homemade pesticides. Check the product label for terms such as “borax” and “boron-containing”. You can also contact the manufacturer to find out if their products contain boric acid. Follow all directions on cleaning products. Store cleaning products out of sight and reach of children. Dispose of chemicals properly based on the manufacturer’s directions. Use health products that have a drug identification number (DIN) , natural product number (NPN) or homeopathic medicines number (DIN-HM) . These numbers mean the product is regulated under the Food and Drugs Act and has been reviewed by Health Canada. If you have a pesticide with any of the following ingredients on the label, check Health Canada’s new pesticide label search mobile app for the most recent product information and label instructions: boric acid borax (disodium tetraborate pentahydrate) borax (disodium tetraborate decahydrate) disodium octaborate tetrahydrate zinc borate Health Canada advises Canadians not to use pesticides that contain boric acid that have had their registrations cancelled in and around the home past their expiry date. You may also want to consider using alternative products readily available during the phase out period of these products. For information on the safe disposal of pesticides, please consult your provincial or territorial government.
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