Borates are among the most widely used compounds in chemical and related fields. They have extensive applications in consumer products including pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, insecticides, preservatives, detergents, bleaching agents and enamels. This new book provides a thorough background of the chemical, pharmaceutical and pharmacological aspects of borates and their industrial applications. It contains extensive information for academic and industrial research workers in their fields of interest and gives them a collective view of the importance and current state of knowledge in this vastly growing subject.