Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
This is a pharmaceutical/oncology agent, not a cosmetic ingredient. Causes skin irritation, serious eye irritation, and respiratory irritation (GHS H315, H319, H335). Must not be formulated into any cosmetic product. If encountered in a cosmetic ingredient database, it represents a cataloguing artifact, not a use authorization.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Boronophenylalanine HCl safe in cosmetics?
This is a pharmaceutical/oncology agent, not a cosmetic ingredient. Causes skin irritation, serious eye irritation, and respiratory irritation (GHS H315, H319, H335). Must not be formulated into any cosmetic product. If encountered in a cosmetic ingredient database, it represents a cataloguing artifact, not a use authorization. The EU classifies Boronophenylalanine HCl as "prohibited". Safety rating: POOR.
Is Boronophenylalanine HCl allowed in the EU?
Boronophenylalanine HCl EU regulatory status: prohibited. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Boronophenylalanine HCl do in cosmetics?
Boronophenylalanine HCl functions as: Not intended for cosmetic use; pharmaceutical boron delivery agent for Boron Neutron Capture Therapy (BNCT). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 91196-68-8 (DL-form HCl); 74611-70-4 (B-10 enriched HCl); base BPA: 76410-58-7.
What is the Margin of Safety for Boronophenylalanine HCl?
not established The Margin of Safety (MoS) is calculated using SCCS methodology. A MoS above 100 is generally considered safe. Use the MoS Calculator tool to calculate MoS for your specific formulation and product category.
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