Cosmetic ingredient (INCI)
Potassium Fructoborate
Used in cosmetic products as skin conditioning, humectant. Potassium salt of the reaction product of boric acid and fructose.
Prohibited in EU cosmetics
EU Cosmetics Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009, Annex II/1396.
The chemical behind this ingredient
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Frequently asked questions
What is Potassium Fructoborate used for in cosmetics?
Potassium Fructoborate is used in cosmetic products as skin conditioning, humectant. Potassium salt of the reaction product of boric acid and fructose.
Is Potassium Fructoborate restricted in cosmetics in the EU?
Potassium Fructoborate is listed in the annexes of EU Cosmetics Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009: Annex II/1396 (prohibited in eu cosmetics). Always check the full annex entry for the conditions of use.