Banned in EU

Sodium Perborate

A cosmetic ingredient used as oral care, oxidising in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.

What is it?

Sodium Perborate is the inorganic salt that conforms to the formula:

What does it do?

Sodium Perborate is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:

Oral care
used in oral-hygiene products such as toothpaste, mouthwash, and dental gels
Oxidising
an oxidising agent — used in hair dyes, perms, and bleaches to drive chemical reactions

EU regulatory status

This ingredient is banned in the European Union.

Sodium Perborate is listed under Annex II of EU Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009 (entry 1397), making it prohibited in cosmetic products placed on the EU market.

Frequently asked questions

What is Sodium Perborate?

Sodium Perborate is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Sodium Perborate is the inorganic salt that conforms to the formula:

Is Sodium Perborate allowed in cosmetics in the EU?

No. Sodium Perborate is banned for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Annex II of Regulation 1223/2009.

What does Sodium Perborate do in cosmetic products?

Sodium Perborate is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: oral care, oxidising.

What is the CAS number of Sodium Perborate?

The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Sodium Perborate is 15120-21-5 / 7632-04-4 / 11138-47-9.

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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: 30/07/2020