Is Trioctyldodecyl Borate safe in cosmetics?
Trioctyldodecyl Borate has a safety rating of "POOR" in our database. EU status: prohibited. US status: permitted.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
Trioctyldodecyl Borate
INCI: TRIOCTYLDODECYL BORATE
Trioctyldodecyl Borate (CAS Not widely published (borate ester of 2-octyldodecanol)) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Antimicrobial. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: prohibited. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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CAS Number
Not widely published (borate ester of 2-octyldodecanol)
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Function
Antimicrobial
Safety Rating
POOR
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
prohibited
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Not commonly used; borates raise safety concerns under FDA review
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Trioctyldodecyl Borate allowed in the EU?
Trioctyldodecyl Borate EU regulatory status: prohibited. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Trioctyldodecyl Borate do in cosmetics?
Trioctyldodecyl Borate functions as: Antimicrobial. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not widely published (borate ester of 2-octyldodecanol).
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