SODIUM BORATE
SODIUM BORATE
Is SODIUM BORATE safe in skincare?
EU CosIng Annex II — approved up to a maximum %; the actual % in this product is unknown: banned for use in cosmetics.
Based on
- Reference: European Union, 2026
Annex II · EU Cosmetics Regulation Annex II, entry 1396: prohibited in cosmetics.
- Reference: Cosmetic Ingredient Review Expert Panel
Not enough data · CIR report 912 conclusion
- Reference: Korea MFDS
MFDS Korea: restricted · MFDS Korea cosmetic restricted
Is SODIUM BORATE classified as a carcinogen?
Only four bodies count here: IARC, EU CLP, US NTP and California Prop 65.
Not classified by IARC, EU CLP, US NTP, or California Prop 65.
How is SODIUM BORATE regulated?
Cosmetic ingredient
Not found on any prescription-drug, professional-treatment, or US OTC monograph list, so it is treated as a cosmetic ingredient. This is a passive default ("not on any known restricted list"), not an individually verified positive finding.
Products that list this ingredient
4 products in our catalog list this ingredient.
Sources (3)
- Reference: European Union, 2026
- Reference: Cosmetic Ingredient Review Expert Panel
- Reference: Korea MFDS
Red does not mean poison. Preservatives that stop a product going off, UV filters and fragrance can land on yellow or red depending on their score.
Green does not mean right for you. Skin and allergies differ from person to person. Treat the color as a starting point.