Mea-Borate
A cosmetic ingredient used as buffering in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
2-Aminoethanol, monoester with boric acid
What does it do?
Mea-Borate is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Buffering
stabilises the pH of a product
EU regulatory status
This ingredient is banned in the European Union.
Mea-Borate is listed under Annex II of EU Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009 (entry 1396), making it prohibited in cosmetic products placed on the EU market.
Frequently asked questions
What is Mea-Borate?
Mea-Borate is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. 2-Aminoethanol, monoester with boric acid
Is Mea-Borate allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
No. Mea-Borate is banned for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Annex II of Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Mea-Borate do in cosmetic products?
Mea-Borate is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: buffering.
What is the CAS number of Mea-Borate?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Mea-Borate is 10377-81-8, 26038-87-9, 68130-12-1.
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Source: EU CosIng database (European Commission). This page is derived from public-sector information published by the European Commission. · Last updated: 29/07/2020