Potassium Fructoborate
A cosmetic ingredient used as skin conditioning - humectant in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Potassium salt of the reaction product of boric acid and fructose
What does it do?
Potassium Fructoborate is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Skin conditioning - humectant
increases skin moisture by attracting water
EU regulatory status
This ingredient is banned in the European Union.
Potassium Fructoborate 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 Potassium Fructoborate?
Potassium Fructoborate is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Potassium salt of the reaction product of boric acid and fructose
Is Potassium Fructoborate allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
No. Potassium Fructoborate is banned for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Annex II of Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Potassium Fructoborate do in cosmetic products?
Potassium Fructoborate is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: skin conditioning - humectant.
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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