Korean: 보릭애씨드 · CAS 10043-35-3 / 11113-50-1 · Functions: antimicrobial, buffering, denaturant
Restricted MFDS restricted ingredients
Source: MFDS — cosmetic ingredient use restrictions · checked Oct 16, 2026
No specific rule on file.
Banned in some U.S. states CA-TFCA
Conditions: California: Toxic-Free Cosmetics Act (AB 2762, Ch. 314, Stats. 2020), as amended by AB 496 (Ch. 441, Stats. 2023), AB 60 'Musk Reduction Act' (Ch. 432, Stats. 2025) and SB 39 (Ch. 208, Stats. 2025) · Cal. Health & Safety Code §108980 (subd. (a) 2025 list; (b) 2027 list; (c) musk ketone; (d) trace exemption; (f) boric acid suppositories) · From 2027-01-01 (warning) / 2035-01-01 (ban) · §108980(f) (SB 39, Ch. 208, Stats. 2025): from 2027-01-01 mandatory WARNING label on vaginal suppositories with intentionally added boric acid; outright ban for such suppositories from 2035-01-01; exemption if product becomes FDA-regulated drug. (These suppositories are carved out of the 2027 (b) boron ban by 'Except as provided in paragraph (2) of subdivision (f)'.)
Source: California — Toxic-Free Cosmetics Act (AB 2762, Ch. 314, Stats. 2020), as amended by AB 496 ( · checked Oct 16, 2026
How Boric Acid is treated in 7 more markets, from the overseas cosmetic regulation database compiled by Korea's MFDS. Always confirm with the regulator of that country before selling there.
| Market | Status | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| CN China | Restricted | MFDS summary (Korean): * 【제한】 적용 및 사용범위 : (a)탤컴파우더 (b)기타제품(목욕용품 및 퍼머용품 제외) * 【화장품 중 최대사용농도】 배합한도 (일반) : (a)총량 5%(붕산으로 계산) (b)총량 3%(붕산으로 계산) * 기타 제한조건 및 요구사항 : (a)3세 이하 아동 사용제품에는 사용금지: 제품 중 유리가용성붕산염의 농도가 1.5%를 초과할 경우(붕산으로 계산), 탈각 혹은 쉽게 손상되는 피부에 사용하여서는 안 됨 (b)3세 이하 아동 사용 제품에는 사용금지: 제품 중 유리가용성붕산염의 농도가 1.5%를 초과할 경우(붕산으로... |
| AS ASEAN (10 countries) | Restricted | MFDS summary (Korean): with the exception of substance No 1184 in Annex II * 단서조항(주석) : with the exception of substance No 1184 in Annex II Annex II의 1184번 성분은 제외 * 【Restrictions】 Field of application and/or use : (a) Talc (b) Products for oral hygiene (c) Other products (excluding bath products and hair waving... |
| JP Japan | Restricted | — |
| TW Taiwan | Restricted | MFDS summary (Korean): ※ 染髮、脫色、脫染及燙髮產品之應刊載之注意事項，應依衛生福利部公告刊載之。 ※ 染髮產品之限量標準：係指該成分依產品使用說明書混合後之最高允許使用量。 ※ 化粧品之外包裝或容器，應明顯標示本表所列成分之注意事項。因外包裝或容器表面積過小或其他特殊情形致不能標示者，應於標籤、仿單或以其他方式刊載之。 ※ 本表所稱之口腔製劑，包含非藥用牙膏、漱口水類及美白牙齒類等化粧品。 ※ 化粧品宣稱效能者，須符合化粧品標示宣傳廣告涉及虛偽誇大或醫療效能認定準則規定。 * 단서조항 : ※ 染髮、脫色、脫染及燙髮產品之應刊載之注意事項，應依衛生福利部公告刊載之。 ※... |
| CA Canada | Restricted | 【Restrictions】 Conditions of Use by product type : (a) As a pH adjuster (b) Other cosmetics 【Restrictions】 Maximum Concentration Permitted : ((a) 0.1% (b) 5% 【Restrictions】 Warnings and Cautionary Statements: (to the effect of) : (b) "Do not use on broken or abraded skin, not to be used by children under three years of age." |
| BR Brazil | Restricted | MFDS summary (Korean): * Restrictions 【Field of application and/or use】 : (a)Talc (b) Products for oral hygiene (c) Other products (excluding bath products and hair undulation) * 제한 【사용 범위】 : (a) 탤크에 (b) 구강 위생 제품에 (c) 기타 제품에(목욕용 제품 및 헤어 운듈레이션 제품은 제외) * Restrictions 【Maximum concentration permitted at final... |
| AR Argentina | Restricted | MFDS summary (Korean): * Restrictions 【Field of application and/or use】 : (a)Talc (b) Products for oral hygiene (c) Other products (excluding bath products and hair undulation) * 제한 【사용 범위】 : (a) 탤크에 (b) 구강 위생 제품에 (c) 기타 제품에(목욕용 제품 및 헤어 운듈레이션 제품은 제외) * Restrictions 【Maximum concentration permitted at final... |
Source: MFDS cosmetic ingredient use restrictions — overseas regulations · checked Oct 16, 2026
BORIC ACID 보릭애씨드
Information only, not medical advice. Rules change — always check the linked official source. If you are pregnant, have a skin condition or allergies, ask a dermatologist or pharmacist.