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Tetraborates

Korean: 테트라보레이트 ·

KR South Korea (MFDS)

No specific rule on file.

EU European Union (CosIng)

No specific rule on file.

US United States (FDA)

No specific rule on file. The FDA regulates few cosmetic ingredients by name; no rule does not mean approval.

Other markets

How Tetraborates is treated in 3 more markets, from the overseas cosmetic regulation database compiled by Korea's MFDS. Always confirm with the regulator of that country before selling there.

MarketStatusConditions
CN ChinaRestricted MFDS summary (Korean): * 【제한】 적용 및 사용범위 : (a)목욕용품 (b)퍼머제품 * 【화장품 중 최대사용농도】 배합한도 (일반) : (a)총량 18% (붕산으로 계산) (b)총량 8% (붕산으로 계산) * 기타 제한조건 및 요구사항 : (a) 3세 이하 아동용품에 사용금지 * 라벨에 반드시 표기해야하는 사용조건과 주의사항 : (a) 3세 이하 아동에게 사용금지 (b) 충분히 물로 닦아낼 것
BR BrazilRestricted MFDS summary (Korean): * Restrictions 【Field of application and/or use】 : (a) Products for bath (b) Products for waving of hair * 제한 【사용 범위】 : (a) 목욕용 제품에 (b) 헤어 웨이빙 제품에 * Restrictions 【Maximum concentration permitted at final product】 : (a) 18% (m/m calculated as boric acid) (b) 8% (m/m calculated as boric acid)...
AR ArgentinaRestricted MFDS summary (Korean): * Restrictions 【Field of application and/or use】 : (a) Products for bath (b) Products for waving of hair * 제한 【사용 범위】 : (a) 목욕용 제품에 (b) 헤어 웨이빙 제품에 * Restrictions 【Maximum concentration permitted at final product】 : (a) 18% (m/m calculated as boric acid) (b) 8% (m/m calculated as boric acid)...

Source: MFDS cosmetic ingredient use restrictions — overseas regulations · checked Oct 17, 2026

Also listed as

Tetraborates 테트라보레이트

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.

Frequently asked questions

Is Tetraborates banned in the European Union?

We found no specific rule for it in the EU's CosIng records. That is not an approval or a safety statement.

Is Tetraborates banned in South Korea?

We found no specific rule for it in Korea's MFDS records. That is not an approval or a safety statement.

Is Tetraborates allowed in cosmetics in the U.S.?

We found no specific rule for it in the FDA's records. That is not an approval or a safety statement.

What is Tetraborates called on Korean labels?

Korea's MFDS standard Korean name is 테트라보레이트.

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