Trioctyldodecyl Borate

INCI: TRIOCTYLDODECYL BORATE

CAS Number
Not widely published (borate ester of 2-octyldodecanol)
Function
Antimicrobial
Safety Rating
POOR

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status prohibited
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Not commonly used; borates raise safety concerns under FDA review

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
not established
Dermal Absorption
low
Sensitization
low

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Expert Verdict

EU Annex II prohibited substance; boron compounds are classified as reproductive toxicants (CMR); do not formulate with this ingredient for EU market

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Concern Level: High

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Trioctyldodecyl Borate safe in cosmetics?

EU Annex II prohibited substance; boron compounds are classified as reproductive toxicants (CMR); do not formulate with this ingredient for EU market The EU classifies Trioctyldodecyl Borate as "prohibited". Safety rating: POOR.

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).

What is the Margin of Safety for Trioctyldodecyl Borate?

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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