Korean: 소듐보레이트 · Functions: buffering
Restricted MFDS restricted ingredients
Conditions (official MFDS text, Korean):
* 배합한도 : ∙ 밀납, 백납의 유화의 목적으로 사용 시 0.76% (이 경우, 밀납․백납 배합량의 1/2을 초과할 수 없다.)
∙ 기타 목적에는 사용금지
Source: MFDS — cosmetic ingredient use restrictions · checked Oct 16, 2026
Prohibited Annex II/1396
Conditions: Borates, tetraborates, octaborates and boric acid salts and esters, including: Disodium octaborate anhydrous [1] Disodium octaborate tetrahydrate [2] 2-Aminoethanol, monoester with boric acid [3] 2-Hydroxypropyl ammonium dihydrogen orthoborate [4] Potassium borate, boric acid potassium salt [5] Trioctyldodecyl borate [6] Zinc borate [7] Sodium borate, disodium tetraborate anhydrous; boric acid, sodium salt [8] Tetraboron disodium heptaoxide, hydrate [9] Orthoboric acid, sodium salt [10] Disodium tetraborate decahydrate; borax decahydrate [11] Disodium tetraborate pentahydrate; borax pentahydrate [12]
Source: EU CosIng — Annex II · checked Oct 16, 2026
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 · intentionally added; boron substances group (b)(19) incl. 'Borates, tetraborates, octaborates, and boric acid salts and esters, including' the named ones (list is non-exhaustive for (C))
Source: California — Toxic-Free Cosmetics Act (AB 2762, Ch. 314, Stats. 2020), as amended by AB 496 ( · checked Oct 16, 2026
How Sodium Borate 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 | — |
| 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 | MFDS summary (Korean): * 【제품 타입 또는 목적 (types or intended purposes of cosmetics)】 : (a) ツロウ及びサラシミツロウを乳化させる目的で使用するもの (밀랍 및 백랍을 유화하는 목적으로 사용하는 것) (b) ミツロウ及びサラシミツロウを乳化させる目的以外で使用するもの(밀랍 및 백랍을 유화하는 목적 외로 사용하는 것) * 【100g당 최대 배합량(Maximum amount of ingredient per 100 g)】 : (a) 0.76 g(limited not to greater than 1/2 amount of... |
| TW Taiwan | Restricted | — |
| 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): <배합한도 : Boric Acid, borates and tetraborates> * 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) *... |
| AR Argentina | Restricted | MFDS summary (Korean): <배합한도 : Boric Acid, borates and tetraborates> * 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) *... |
Source: MFDS cosmetic ingredient use restrictions — overseas regulations · checked Oct 16, 2026
SODIUM BORATE 소듐보레이트
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.