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Zinc Borate

Korean: 징크보레이트 · Functions: skin conditioning - humectant

KR South Korea (MFDS)

Restricted MFDS restricted ingredients

Conditions (official MFDS text, Korean):
* 배합한도 : 징크로서 1%

Source: MFDS — cosmetic ingredient use restrictions · checked Oct 16, 2026

EU European Union (CosIng)

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

Restricted Annex III/24

Maximum: (a) 1 % (as zinc) (b) 0,72 % (as zinc) (c) 0,1 % (as zinc) (d) 1 % (as zinc)

Conditions: Product type: (a) Toothpaste intended for users above 1 year of age (b) Toothpaste intended for children between 6 months and 1 year of age (c) Mouthwash intended for users above 6 years of age (d) Other products

Source: EU CosIng — Annex III · checked Oct 16, 2026

US United States (FDA)

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

Other markets

How Zinc Borate is treated in 5 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): * 【화장품 중 최대사용농도】 배합한도 (일반) : 총량 1%(아연으로 계산)
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...
CA CanadaRestricted 【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 BrazilRestricted 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 ArgentinaRestricted 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

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ZINC BORATE 징크보레이트

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.

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