Mea-Borate

Mea-Borate is a cosmetic ingredient used as a buffering agent. It is used in 5 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex).

INCI nameMEA-BORATE
FunctionBUFFERING
CAS number10377-81-8; 26038-87-9; 68130-12-1
EC number233-829-3
Prevalence5 products (0.01% of dataset)
Most used inHaircare
EU statusRestricted (annex )

Used in

Hair Sprays 80%Other Haircare 20%

Frequently asked

What does Mea-Borate do in skincare?
Mea-Borate functions as a buffering agent in cosmetic formulas.
Is Mea-Borate allowed in cosmetics?
Yes, but it is regulated in the EU — it appears in a Cosmetics Regulation annex with usage conditions.
What products contain Mea-Borate?
It is most commonly found in Haircare products, especially hair sprays (80% of its uses).

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