What is the NOAEL for Zinc borate?
Zinc borate has 5 NOAEL studies in the database. The lowest reported value is 26.8 mg/m3 via inhalation in Human. Source: ToxValDB_GESTIS_DNEL.
NOAEL Data
REACH Registered
Cosmetic Ingredient
Zinc borate
Also known as: Boric acid, zinc salt, Alcanex FR 100, EINECS 215-566-6, UNII-21LB2V459E
CAS 1332-07-6
Zinc borate (CAS 1332-07-6) is a chemical substance. Key regulatory status: REACH registered, 13 regulatory/inventory lists, cosmetic ingredient cross-reference; source data from EPA ToxValDB, EPA CPDat, AICIS, ECHA REACH.
Cross-Vertical Regulatory Divergence
Zinc borate is classified GHS CMR hazard (H319, H361d, H400, H410, H411) in the chemicals database but is restricted in EU cosmetics at max II/1396.
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Cross-vertical comparison
Cosmetics: ingredients.eu_status/eu_max; Chemicals: ghs_classifications.signal_word/hazard_statement_code
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noael studies public
NOAEL studies
5
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chemical inventory jurisdictions
Regulatory lists
13
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eu clp annex vi
GHS signal
Not classified
Chemical Identity
CAS, identifiers, formula, and alternate names for the matched substance record.
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DSSTox identifiers
10 fields
Name
Zinc borate
CAS Number
1332-07-6
DTXSID
DTXSID6091554
Molecular Formula
2BO3.3Zn
InChI Key
BIKXLKXABVUSMH-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Monoisotopic Mass
309.775524
Synonyms
Boric acid, zinc saltAlcanex FR 100EINECS 215-566-6UNII-21LB2V459E
Functional Uses
Industrial and product-use categories associated with this substance.
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EPA CPDat
48 records
BiocideFlame retardantFlocculating agentFillerConductive agentCorrosion inhibitor
Regulatory Lists
Inventory, screening, and regulatory list matches from public chemical databases.
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EPA CPDat
13 records
| List | Keyword | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Canada; Personal care; Substances in PCP - Canada (4/2014) | Government of Canada | CPCat |
| active_ingredient; Pesticides | MN Department of Agriculture Pesticide Sales Database | CPCat |
| active_ingredient; Pesticides | MN Department of Agriculture Pesticide Sales Database | CPCat |
| active_ingredient; Pesticides | MN Department of Agriculture Pesticide Sales Database | CPCat |
| active_ingredient; Pesticides | MN Department of Agriculture Pesticide Sales Database | CPCat |
| active_ingredient; Pesticides | MN Department of Agriculture Pesticide Sales Database | CPCat |
| active_ingredient; Pesticides | MN Department of Agriculture Pesticide Sales Database | CPCat |
| active_ingredient; Pesticides | MN Department of Agriculture Pesticide Sales Database | CPCat |
| active_ingredient; Pesticides | MN Department of Agriculture Pesticide Sales Database | CPCat |
| active_ingredient; Pesticides | MN Department of Agriculture Pesticide Sales Database | CPCat |
| active_ingredient; Pesticides | MN Department of Agriculture Pesticide Sales Database | CPCat |
| active_ingredient; Pesticides | MN Department of Agriculture Pesticide Sales Database | CPCat |
| active_ingredient; Pesticides | MN Department of Agriculture Pesticide Sales Database | CPCat |
NOAEL Studies
Toxicology endpoints rendered from public NOAEL study rows.
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NOAEL studies
Showing 5 of 5 studies
| Value | Unit | Endpoint | Route | Species | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| =26.8 | mg/m3 | DNEL systemic | inhalation | Human | ToxValDB_GESTIS_DNEL |
| 21LB2V459E | UNII | FDA UNII substance identifier | - | - | openFDA substances |
| 21LB2V459E | UNII | FDA UNII substance identifier | - | - | openFDA substances |
| 21LB2V459E | UNII | FDA UNII substance identifier | - | - | openFDA substances |
| 21LB2V459E | UNII | FDA UNII substance identifier | - | - | openFDA substances |
Showing 5 of 5 studies
REACH Registration
Registration status from the ECHA REACH registered substances database.
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ECHA (EU)
1 records
| Status | Name | EC Number | Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered | Boric acid, zinc salt | 215-566-6 | ECHA overview → |
Australian Status (AICIS)
Australian industrial chemicals inventory status and applicable conditions.
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AICIS inventory
1 records
Inventory Status
listed
Cosmetic Safety Profile
Same-CAS cosmetic ingredient record for cross-vertical context.
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CosIng / Ingredients DB
EU Status
restricted
Max
II/1396
Category
Humectants
Frequently Asked Questions
What regulatory lists include Zinc borate?
Zinc borate appears on 2 regulatory/inventory lists including Canada; Personal care; Substances in PCP - Canada (4/2014), active_ingredient; Pesticides. Source: EPA CPDat.
Is Zinc borate used in cosmetics?
Yes, Zinc borate is also indexed as a cosmetic ingredient under the name ZINC BORATE. View the full cosmetic safety profile on the ingredient page for detailed safety data, SCCS opinions, and regulatory status.
Where does the safety data for Zinc borate come from?
Safety data is sourced from EPA ToxValDB, EPA CPDat, AICIS (Australian Industrial Chemicals Introduction Scheme), EPA DSSTox, ECHA REACH, CosIng / Ingredients DB. All data traces to primary regulatory sources and is updated from official government databases.
Does Zinc borate have different safety status in cosmetics vs industrial chemicals?
Zinc borate is classified GHS CMR hazard (H319, H361d, H400, H410, H411) in the chemicals database but is restricted in EU cosmetics at max II/1396.
Is Zinc borate used outside industrial chemicals?
Zinc borate also appears in cosmetics databases.