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Fact Sheet: Sodium Borate

INCI name: Sodium Borate.

Function: pH regulator, emulsifier.

Origin: Synthetic.

Concentration allowed by European regulations :

Where to find it / them? : Eye creams, hair creams, face cleansers, hair lotions, eyelash & eyebrow serums, bath oils, soaps, styling gels/lotions, hair serums, foot creams, scrubs, conditioners, hand creams.

Risks to health: Suspected reprotoxicant, potential skin irritant.

Risks to the environment : /

Alternative :

More information : Also used as a food additive (E284). Classified CMR (carcinogenic, mutagenic, reprotoxic).