Is Sodium Fructoborate safe in cosmetics?
Sodium Fructoborate has a safety rating of "POOR" in our database. EU status: prohibited. US status: permitted.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
Sodium Fructoborate
INCI: SODIUM FRUCTOBORATE
Sodium Fructoborate (CAS Not publicly assigned (complex)) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Humectant, skin conditioning. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: prohibited. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Humectant, skin conditioning
Safety Rating
POOR
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
prohibited
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
No specific FDA cosmetic approval; borate-containing ingredients face scrutiny
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Sodium Fructoborate allowed in the EU?
Sodium Fructoborate EU regulatory status: prohibited. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Sodium Fructoborate do in cosmetics?
Sodium Fructoborate functions as: Humectant, skin conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not publicly assigned (complex).
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