Unraveling the Mystery: Borax, for one – Can’t crack this crossword clue?

1. Sodium bicarbonate‘s other name
2. Compound used for cleaning
3. Commonly found in laundry detergents
4. Often used as a pH buffer
5. A type of substance that undergoes reactions
6. Can be found in some skincare products
7. Used in certain industrial processes
8. White crystal-like substance
9. Prevents rust in some applications
10. Often used as a water softener