Is Boronophenylalanine HCl safe in cosmetics?
Boronophenylalanine HCl has a safety rating of "POOR" in our database. EU status: prohibited. US status: prohibited.
POOR
Cosmetic Ingredient
Boronophenylalanine HCl
INCI: BORONOPHENYLALANINE HCL
Boronophenylalanine HCl (CAS 91196-68-8 (DL-form HCl); 74611-70-4 (B-10 enriched HCl); base BPA: 76410-58-7) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Not intended for cosmetic use; pharmaceutical boron delivery agent for Boron. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: prohibited. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
CAS Number
91196-68-8 (DL-form HCl); 74611-70-4 (B-10 enriched HCl); base BPA: 76410-58-7
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Function
Not intended for cosmetic use; pharmaceutical boron delivery agent for Boron Neutron Capture Therapy (BNCT)
Editorial assessment
POOR
Preliminary editorial note — not a computed safety verdict.
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
prohibited
US US Status
prohibited
US Notes
Not reviewed by CIR for cosmetic use; FDA regulates as investigational drug/medical agent. Must not be formulated into cosmetic products.
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Boronophenylalanine HCl.
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Editorial summary
Preliminary editorial summary for Boronophenylalanine HCl — not a computed safety verdict. See the sourced toxicological data above.
Frequently Asked Questions
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.
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