EWG Safety Score
2
Low
What Is Boric Acid?
Boric acid may have skin soothing and restoring benefits, but it is primarily used to improve stability of a formula.
Regulatory information
Standardised cosmetic-ingredient identifiers used by regulators.
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- INCI Name
- BORIC ACID
- INN Name
- boric acid
- EC Number
- 233-139-2 / 234-343-4
- Pharmacopoeia Name
- acidum boricum
- Function
- Antimicrobial, Buffering, Denaturant
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