Hi,

I recently bought a container of 'Theraputic Bath Salts' and then
later noticed that the primary ingredient is sodium borate (borax).  I
recall my parents using this to kill roaches when I was a child! I
tried to find any toxicity information I could on the internet, and
found several references to European studies showing it to be a
carcinogen, and others showing that it is easily absorbed through the
skin. However, I noticed it to be the primary ingredient in many
brands of bath salts.  Hmmmm, what to think? It is a commercially
available product here in the United States, so I assume it to be
relatively safe. However, I am still wary of bathing in a toxin! Any
advice or comments would be appreciated.

Thanks

JB