Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Boron reproductive toxicity is a concern; classified as CMR Cat. 1B in EU for boric acid. Compliance requires quantifying free boron/boric acid release and demonstrating the borate is bound and not bioavailable. Not suitable for leave-on products for children.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Potassium Ascorbylborate safe in cosmetics?
Boron reproductive toxicity is a concern; classified as CMR Cat. 1B in EU for boric acid. Compliance requires quantifying free boron/boric acid release and demonstrating the borate is bound and not bioavailable. Not suitable for leave-on products for children. The EU classifies Potassium Ascorbylborate as "restricted". Safety rating: MODERATE.
Is Potassium Ascorbylborate allowed in the EU?
Potassium Ascorbylborate EU regulatory status: restricted. Maximum allowed concentration: 5%. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Potassium Ascorbylborate do in cosmetics?
Potassium Ascorbylborate functions as: Antioxidant, skin conditioning (stabilized ascorbic acid-borate complex). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not assigned in standard registries; molecular formula C₆H₇BK₂O₈, MW 296.12.
What is the Margin of Safety for Potassium Ascorbylborate?
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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