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 name | MEA-BORATE |
| Function | BUFFERING |
| CAS number | 10377-81-8; 26038-87-9; 68130-12-1 |
| EC number | 233-829-3 |
| Prevalence | 5 products (0.01% of dataset) |
| Most used in | Haircare |
| EU status | Restricted (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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