Sodium Borate
A cosmetic ingredient used as buffering in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Disodium tetraborate, anhydrous (boric acid, disodium salt); Disodium tetraborate decahydrate (borax decahydrate)
What does it do?
Sodium 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.
Sodium 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 Sodium Borate?
Sodium Borate is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Disodium tetraborate, anhydrous (boric acid, disodium salt); Disodium tetraborate decahydrate (borax decahydrate)
Is Sodium Borate allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
No. Sodium Borate is banned for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Annex II of Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Sodium Borate do in cosmetic products?
Sodium Borate is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: buffering.
What is the CAS number of Sodium Borate?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Sodium Borate is 1330-43-4 / 1303-96-4.
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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