malt25 Posted August 4, 2017 Share Posted August 4, 2017 Hi all. I'm in Sakon Nakhon. I'm looking to buy some Borax powder. Also known as Boric acid. Any members know where I might look. น้ำประสานทอง Thai translation. Thanks..... Mal. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hereinthailand Posted August 4, 2017 Share Posted August 4, 2017 https://www.chemipan.com/i/en/a1/index.php/635-product/674-general-chemicals/675-general-chemicals/1051/1051-boric-acid-chemical.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malt25 Posted August 4, 2017 Author Share Posted August 4, 2017 Thank you :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rice555 Posted August 4, 2017 Share Posted August 4, 2017 (edited) There's a shop in Korat where I've bought borax and it comes in a 450-500g. box. They sale this Co.products, and you can order from their phone number on the box, about Bt.150 + EMS from BKK rice555 Need to add a "0" in the phone number. 03817100-2 Edited August 4, 2017 by rice555 forgot the pic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cooked Posted August 4, 2017 Share Posted August 4, 2017 (edited) 3 hours ago, rice555 said: There's a shop in Korat where I've bought borax and it comes in a 450-500g. box. They sale this Co.products, and you can order from their phone number on the box, about Bt.150 + EMS from BKK rice555 Need to add a "0" in the phone number. 03817100-2 mmm... Calcium hydroxide is the same as Borax? Or works the same way? I was told that Borax was no longer sold as it had been used in the past to poison people. I'm looking for some myself to kill ants. (Edit) just realised that hydrated lime is what I used to use in the building trade and found that it can be used to keep ants away but not kill them. I haven't seen any for years... I posted here a short time ago looking for it in order to make whitewash! Edited August 4, 2017 by cooked Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samuijimmy Posted August 5, 2017 Share Posted August 5, 2017 48 minutes ago, cooked said: mmm... Calcium hydroxide is the same as Borax? Or works the same way? I was told that Borax was no longer sold as it had been used in the past to poison people. I'm looking for some myself to kill ants. (Edit) just realised that hydrated lime is what I used to use in the building trade and found that it can be used to keep ants away but not kill them. I haven't seen any for years... I posted here a short time ago looking for it in order to make whitewash! Not the same!!! https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/Calcium_dichloride#section=Top However the phone number on the box in Rice's pic, can be used to purchase Borax from that company. Just add the (0) on the phone number. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rice555 Posted August 6, 2017 Share Posted August 6, 2017 The pic was to give the PHONE NUMBERS & CO's name only!!!!!!!!!!! No shit it not the same stuff. This was for making masa, the B I use in making hydro nutrients. rice555 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rice555 Posted August 6, 2017 Share Posted August 6, 2017 (edited) 4 hours ago, rice555 said: The pic was to give the PHONE NUMBERS & CO's name only!!!!!!!!!!! No shit it not the same stuff. This was for making masa, the B I use in making hydro nutrients. rice555 You can get solbor from WESCO in BKK which I use for the "B" in my hydroponic nutrients. "Solubor (B.20.9%) 500 gram @Bt 150.-" Which is used as Boron The shop in Korat sales the borax from the Co. on the cali box and a lab grade Boric Acid 47% @Bt.1400. for 500g. Can get the P/N if you need that strength rice555 Edited August 6, 2017 by rice555 spelling Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malt25 Posted August 6, 2017 Author Share Posted August 6, 2017 Thanks guys for all your replies. Sory, but I don't understand a lot of the replies. I understand Borax powder mixed with water is a very effective & economical method of treating mould on concrete. I have a lot of mould after all the wet weather we've had. After spraying with the Borax mixture I intend pressure washing the concrete. Also considering painting the concrete with a clear sealer to prevent further mould growth. All suggestions, advice, welcome. Thanks ..... Mal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rice555 Posted August 6, 2017 Share Posted August 6, 2017 Have you tried bleach and scrubbing with a wire brush? Muratic acid or what they use in swimming pool water treatment can be used(NOT Chlorine!!) to clean cement, BUT is nasty stuff to work with, no kids or animals around to stuff when using. rice555 You might find a driveway cleaner at Home Pro or other large building supply store. Read more safety info besides this if you use it! MURIATIC ACID SAFETY It's important to read and follow safety advice given on the acid container because the chemical is highly corrosive and also reactive. Protective gloves (e.g., latex), eye goggles, shoes, and chemical-resistant clothing should be worn. The acid should be used under a fume hood or else in a well-ventilated area. Direct contact can cause chemical burns and damage surface. end: comp native-placeholder mntl-block Exposure can damage the eyes, skin, and respiratory organs irreversibly. Reaction with oxidizers, such as chlorine bleach (NaClO) or potassium permanganate (KMnO4) will produce toxic chlorine gas. The acid can be neutralized with a base, such as sodium bicarbonate, and then rinsed away using a copious volume of water. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cooked Posted August 10, 2017 Share Posted August 10, 2017 Nah, I assumed that you wanted Borax for killing ants. People were using it as a food preservative in the markets so it was removed from sale. It iS quite poisonous. Do what most of us do: pressure clean. Sprinkle bleach. Pressure clean again if necessary. I do this about twice a year, it works well enough, I can't see Borax working any better Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeab1980 Posted August 13, 2017 Share Posted August 13, 2017 Bleach i really cant find any anywhere am i missing something surley bleach must be sold somewhere Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rijb Posted August 13, 2017 Share Posted August 13, 2017 12 minutes ago, jeab1980 said: Bleach i really cant find any anywhere am i missing something surley bleach must be sold somewhere Have you tried Lotus? I buy it there all the time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeab1980 Posted August 13, 2017 Share Posted August 13, 2017 Just now, rijb said: Have you tried Lotus? I buy it there all the time. Have looked in there cant seem to see any only the kitchen and bathroom cleaning stuff. What the bottle like have you a picture? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rijb Posted August 13, 2017 Share Posted August 13, 2017 1 minute ago, jeab1980 said: Have looked in there cant seem to see any only the kitchen and bathroom cleaning stuff. What the bottle like have you a picture? Look in the laundry soap section. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malt25 Posted August 13, 2017 Author Share Posted August 13, 2017 14 minutes ago, rijb said: Look in the laundry soap section. Yes, bleach is available in all supermarkets. Our local 7-11 stocks small bottles. I think about 500 ml. I've found what I was after. Powdered Borax. Only size I can buy locally is 1 kg. But it's reasonably inexpensive. 85 baht for 1 kg. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XJ650 Posted August 13, 2017 Share Posted August 13, 2017 I use Boric accid to kill ants. Mix 1 cup sugar, 1 cup hot water, 2 tablespoons of Boric accid. I put it in small plastic bottles, max 3 cl in each, make small holes 5 cm up in the bottle. Drop a little bit under the bottle to attract the ants. They take it back to the queen and feed her and the queen dies. Normally the ants are gone within 8 hours. They will come back after maybe 2 months, out with the bottles again. I buy the Boric Accid in the shop that have chemicals for Swimmming pools. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rijb Posted August 13, 2017 Share Posted August 13, 2017 Boric acid works well. But, I might try this approach. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Damrongsak Posted August 13, 2017 Share Posted August 13, 2017 I had an old wooden deck covered in green slime. I sprayed on a product that was a mix of Lye (Sodium hydroxide) and chlorine bleach. It worked amazingly well, though I did rinse it off with a pressure washer. (Nasty stuff though - use eye protection.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martyjustice Posted August 16, 2017 Share Posted August 16, 2017 Bleach in thailand called "Hyter"Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gaff Posted August 4, 2018 Share Posted August 4, 2018 hello, do you know if it can help to remove old limescale ? thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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cooked Posted August 5, 2018 Share Posted August 5, 2018 10 minutes ago, PhonThong said: NO! Much simpler is to buy permethrin in an orange plastic packet labelled Chaindrite. Just sprinkle it and ants, cockroaches etc disappear although a second application may be necessary. No more ants near our house, chickens, dogs and sundry brats thriving. Permethrin is approved for use on mosquito nets and is low toxicity. "Spraying" stuff doesn't make it a dangerous chemical. total nonsense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thailand J Posted August 5, 2018 Share Posted August 5, 2018 1 hour ago, cooked said: Much simpler is to buy permethrin in an orange plastic packet labelled Chaindrite. Just sprinkle it and ants, cockroaches etc disappear although a second application may be necessary. No more ants near our house, chickens, dogs and sundry brats thriving. That is what I am using to keep ants from my orchid plants by sprikling the powder around the pots. The bottles are so small, how many do you need to protect a house ? ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cooked Posted August 6, 2018 Share Posted August 6, 2018 22 hours ago, Thailand J said: That is what I am using to keep ants from my orchid plants by sprikling the powder around the pots. The bottles are so small, how many do you need to protect a house ? ? Bottles? I have a 500gm packet, BigC and Makro, ฿140.- 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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