Borax pentahydrate, also known as Etibor 48 or sodium tetraborate pentahydrate, is the most common form of sodium borate used in various industries. It is a white, odorless crystalline granular or powder product that is mildly alkaline both alone and in solution. Compared to Borax Decahyrdate, which is physio-chemically comparable, Etibor 48 has a higher Boron content per unit mass, a lower ratio of bound water and is less hygroscopic.