Characteristics
- INCI
- Sodium Borate
- CAS
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1330-43-4, 1303-96-4
This is the substance number in the Chemical Abstracts Service registry. The CAS number uniquely identifies a substance regardless of language, trade name, or synonyms.
- IUPAC
- Disodium Tetraborate, Anhydrous (Boric Acid, Disodium Salt); Disodium Tetraborate Decahydrate (Borax Decahydrate)
- Functions
- buffering
- EU Restr.
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III/1a III/1b
EU regulatory status: restricted use. The ingredient is permitted in EU cosmetics but its use and labelling are regulated.
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Description
A very alkaline colorless, crystalline powder used in tiny amounts to set the pH of cosmetics products to be just right. In larger amounts, it can be a skin irritant (the Cosmetic Ingredient Review panel concluded that sodium borate up to 5% is safe as a cosmetic ingredient, though a 5% solution should not be used on infant or injured skin).
Products with Sodium Borate (119 total)
Hair
Face Care
Body Care
Decorative Cosmetics
Hands & Nails
Most often found in Stridex products (6 items)
Burt's Bees Radiance Body Lotion
Burt's Bees
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Himalaya Multipurpose Cream
Himalaya
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OXY Maximum Strength Acne Cleanser
OXY
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Elizabeth Arden Millenium Eye Renewal Cream
Elizabeth Arden
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Elizabeth Arden Visible Difference Moisture Cream
Elizabeth Arden
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ARAVIA Professional Detox Carbon Cleanser
ARAVIA Professional
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