SODIUM PERBORATE

BannedCAS 15120-21-548 regulations across 19 markets

SODIUM PERBORATE is a cosmetic ingredient classified as Oral Care. Also known as CAS 15120-21-5. It is regulated in 19 markets including UAE, Bahrain, Canada.

Also Known As

CAS Number
12040-72-1, 37244-98-7, 7632-04-4, 7722-84-1, 121-43-7, 13517-20-9, 15120-21-5, 10332-33-9, 10486-00-7, 11138-47-9

Market Overview — 29 Markets

European Union4
United Kingdom9
United States
California1
Maryland
Washington
Canada1
Brazil
South Korea1
Japan1
Taiwan1
Australia
Singapore1
Malaysia1
Thailand1
Indonesia1
Vietnam1
Philippines1
UAE4
Saudi Arabia4
Qatar4
Oman4
Kuwait4
Bahrain4
Russia
Belarus
Kazakhstan
Armenia
Kyrgyzstan

Detailed Regulations

Europe13 regulations
European UnionBannedAnnex II #1396
Chemical name
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
CAS
12008-41-2 [1]/ 12280-03-4 [2]/ 10377-81-8 [3]/ 68003-13-4 [4]/ 12712-38-8 [5]/ -[6]/ 1332-07-6 [7]/ 1330-43-4 [8]/ 12267-73-1 [9]/ 13840-56-7 [10]/ 1303-96-4 [11]/ 12179-04-3 [12]

Source: EC 1223/2009 Annex II

European UnionBannedAnnex II #1397
Chemical name
Perboric acid (H3BO2(O2)), monosodium salt trihydrate [1] Perboric acid, sodium salt, tetrahydrate [2] Perboric acid (HBO(O2)), sodium salt, tetrahydrate [3] Sodium peroxoborate, hexahydrate [4] Sodium perborate [5] Sodium peroxometaborate; sodium peroxoborate [6] Perboric acid, sodium salt [7] Perboric acid, sodium salt, monohydrate [8] Perboric acid (HBO(O2)), sodium salt, monohydrate [9] Trimethyl borate [10]
CAS
13517-20-9 [1], 37244-98-7 [2], 10486-00-7 [3], — [4], 15120-21-5 [5], 7632-04-4/10332-33-9/10486-00-7 [6], 11138-47-9 [7], 12040-72-1 [8], 10332-33-9 [9], 121-43-7 [10]

Source: EC 1223/2009 Annex II

European UnionBannedAnnex II #1764
Chemical name
Trimethyl borate
CAS
121-43-7

Source: EC 1223/2009 Annex II

European UnionRestrictedAnnex III #12
Chemical name
Hydrogen peroxide and other compounds or mixtures that release hydrogen peroxide, including carbamide peroxide and zinc peroxide, with the exception of the following substances in Annex II: No 1397, 1398, 1399
CAS
7722-84-1
Max concentration
(a) 12 % of H2O2 (40 volumes), present or released (b) 4 % of H2O2, present or released (c) 2 % of H2O2, present or released (d) ≤ 0,1 % of H2O2, present or released (e) > 0,1 % ≤ 6 % of H2O2, pre
Product type
(a) Hair products (b) Skin products (c) Nail hardening products (d) Oral products, including mouth rinse, tooth paste and tooth whitening or bleaching products (e) Tooth whitening or bleaching products (f) Products intended for eyelashes
Conditions of use
(a) (f) Wear suitable gloves (a) (b) (c) (e) Contains hydrogen peroxide Avoid contact with eyes Rinse immediately if product comes into contact with them. (e) Concentration of H2O2 present or released indicated in percentage. Not to be used on a person under 18 years of age. To be only sold to dental practitioners. For each cycle of use, the first use to be only done by dental practitioners or under their direct supervision if an equivalent level of safety is ensured. Afterwards to be provided to the consumer to complete the cycle of use. f) To be printed on the label: ‘For professional use only. Avoid contact with eyes. Rinse eyes immediately if product comes into contact with them. Contains hydrogen peroxide
Other conditions
(e) To be only sold to dental practitioners. For each cycle of use, first use by dental practitioners as defined under Directive 2005/36/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council* or under their direct supervision if an equivalent level of safety is ensured. Afterwards to be provided to the consumer to complete the cycle of use. Not to be used on a person under 18 years of age. (f) For professional use only

Source: EC 1223/2009 Annex III

United KingdomBannedAnnex II #1397
Chemical name
Sodium perborate [1] Sodium peroxometaborate; sodium peroxoborate [2]
CAS
15120-21-5 [1]

Source: UK retained EC 1223/2009 Annex II

United KingdomBannedAnnex II #1398
Chemical name
Perboric acid (H3BO2(O2)), monosodium salt trihydrate [1]
CAS
13517-20-9 [1]

Source: UK retained EC 1223/2009 Annex II

United KingdomBannedAnnex II #1399
Chemical name
Perboric acid, sodium salt [1]
CAS
11138-47-9 [1]

Source: UK retained EC 1223/2009 Annex II

United KingdomRestrictedAnnex III #12
Chemical name
Hydrogen peroxide and other compounds or mixtures that release hydrogen peroxide, including carbamide peroxide and zinc peroxide, with the exception of the following substances in Annex II: No 1397, 1398, 1399
CAS
7722-84-1
Max concentration
(a) 12 % of H 2 O 2 (40 volumes), present or released
Product type
(a) Hair products
Conditions of use
Max: (a) 12 % of H 2 O 2 (40 volumes), present or released (a) (f) Wear suitable gloves (a) (b) (c) (e) Contains hydrogen peroxide Avoid contact with eyes Rinse immediately if product comes into contact with them.

Source: UK retained EC 1223/2009 Annex III

United KingdomRestrictedAnnex III #12
Chemical name
Hydrogen peroxide and other compounds or mixtures that release hydrogen peroxide, including carbamide peroxide and zinc peroxide, with the exception of the following substances in Annex II: No 1397, 1398, 1399
CAS
7722-84-1
Max concentration
(b) 4 % of H 2 O 2 , present or released
Product type
(b) Skin products
Conditions of use
Max: (b) 4 % of H 2 O 2 , present or released (a) (f) Wear suitable gloves (a) (b) (c) (e) Contains hydrogen peroxide Avoid contact with eyes Rinse immediately if product comes into contact with them.

Source: UK retained EC 1223/2009 Annex III

United KingdomRestrictedAnnex III #12
Chemical name
Hydrogen peroxide and other compounds or mixtures that release hydrogen peroxide, including carbamide peroxide and zinc peroxide, with the exception of the following substances in Annex II: No 1397, 1398, 1399
CAS
7722-84-1
Max concentration
(c) 2 % of H 2 O 2 , present or released
Product type
(c) Nail hardening products
Conditions of use
Max: (c) 2 % of H 2 O 2 , present or released (a) (f) Wear suitable gloves (a) (b) (c) (e) Contains hydrogen peroxide Avoid contact with eyes Rinse immediately if product comes into contact with them.

Source: UK retained EC 1223/2009 Annex III

United KingdomRestrictedAnnex III #12
Chemical name
Hydrogen peroxide and other compounds or mixtures that release hydrogen peroxide, including carbamide peroxide and zinc peroxide, with the exception of the following substances in Annex II: No 1397, 1398, 1399
CAS
7722-84-1
Max concentration
(d) ≤ 0,1 % of H 2 O 2 , present or released
Product type
(d) Oral products, including mouth rinse, tooth paste and tooth whitening or bleaching products
Conditions of use
Max: (d) ≤ 0,1 % of H 2 O 2 , present or released (a) (f) Wear suitable gloves (a) (b) (c) (e) Contains hydrogen peroxide Avoid contact with eyes Rinse immediately if product comes into contact with them.

Source: UK retained EC 1223/2009 Annex III

United KingdomRestrictedAnnex III #12
Chemical name
Hydrogen peroxide and other compounds or mixtures that release hydrogen peroxide, including carbamide peroxide and zinc peroxide, with the exception of the following substances in Annex II: No 1397, 1398, 1399
CAS
7722-84-1
Max concentration
(e) > 0,1 % ≤ 6 % of H 2 O 2 , present or released
Product type
(e) Tooth whitening or bleaching products
Conditions of use
Max: (e) > 0,1 % ≤ 6 % of H 2 O 2 , present or released (e) Concentration of H 2 O 2 present or released indicated in percentage. Not to be used on a person under 18 years of age. To be only sold to dental practitioners. For each cycle of use, the first use to be only done by dental practitioners or under their direct supervision if an equivalent level of safety is ensured. Afterwards to be provided to the consumer to complete the cycle of use.
Other conditions
(e) To be only sold to dental practitioners. For each cycle of use, first use by dental practitioners as defined under Directive 2005/36/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council or under their direct supervision if an equivalent level of safety is ensured. Afterwards to be provided to the consumer to complete the cycle of use. Not to be used on a person under 18 years of age.

Source: UK retained EC 1223/2009 Annex III

United KingdomRestrictedAnnex III #12
Chemical name
Hydrogen peroxide and other compounds or mixtures that release hydrogen peroxide, including carbamide peroxide and zinc peroxide, with the exception of the following substances in Annex II: No 1397, 1398, 1399
CAS
7722-84-1
Max concentration
(f) 2 % of H 2 O 2 , present or released
Product type
(f) Products intended for eyelashes
Conditions of use
Max: (f) 2 % of H 2 O 2 , present or released f) To be printed on the label: ‘ For professional use only. Avoid contact with eyes. Rinse eyes immediately if product comes into contact with them. Contains hydrogen peroxide ’
Other conditions
(f) For professional use only

Source: UK retained EC 1223/2009 Annex III

Americas2 regulations
CaliforniaBannedAnnex AB496
Chemical name
Sodium perborate monohydrate
CAS
10332-33-9
Conditions of use
Banned effective 2027-01-01 (AB 496 Phase 2)

Source: CA AB 496 (Toxic-Free Cosmetics Act Phase 2)

CanadaRestrictedAnnex Table 2 (Restricted)
Chemical name
Peroxide and peroxide-generating compounds
CAS
1314-22-3
Max concentration
c) 10% d) 10% (as applied)
Conditions of use
a) Not permitted for use in products intended for application to the genital area b) Oral products containing peroxides or peroxide-generating compounds Manufacturers should have the following information on hand as it may be requested by Health Canada: A laboratory report providing pH of the product as applied to tooth or teeth. Section 13 of the Cosmetic Regulations requires that the pH is greater than or equal to 4.0 Product labelling indicating the directions of use and cautionary statements. If an oral cosmetic contains more than 3% hydrogen peroxide (or equivalent), notifiers must submit a clinical study to demonstrate the salivary peroxide levels do not exceed 3% during the use of the product as per the directions of use. Note: Be aware of the conversion factor between hydrogen peroxide and other peroxide-generating compounds. For example, 10% carbamide (urea) peroxide is approximately equivalent to 3% hydrogen peroxide c) Products for use on eyelashes or eyebrows must be sold for professional use only d) Hair products e) Other cosmetics | Warning: b) "If irritation (such as redness, swelling, soreness) of the gums or the mouth occurs, discontinue use and consult an oral health professional" "Products containing peroxides are not recommended for use by children under 12 years of age" "Consult your oral health professional before prolonged use of this product" "Avoid swallowing the cosmetic or part thereof" "Avoid contact of the product with the eye" "Avoid direct contact of the active surface of the tooth whitening product with the gums and/or salivary flow" c) "For professional use only" "Avoid contact with eyes and, in the event of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical attention"

Source: Health Canada Cosmetic Ingredient Hotlist

East Asia & Oceania3 regulations
South KoreaRestrictedAnnex restricted #M872
Chemical name
Sodium Perborate
Conditions of use
<기타배합한도> ∙ 두발용 제품류에 과산화수소로서 3% ∙ 손톱경화용 제품에 과산화수소로서 2% ∙ 기타 제품에는 사용금지 <염모제> ∙ 염모제(탈염탈색 포함)에서 과산화수소로서 7.0 %

Source: MFDS Korea Cosmetics Regulation

JapanBannedAnnex Appendix 1 (Negative List)
Chemical name
Sodium perborate

Source: MHLW Standards for Cosmetics (Notification No.331 of 2000)

TaiwanBannedAnnex Prohibited Ingredients List #7
Chemical name
Sodium perborate
CAS
7632-04-4

Source: TFDA Cosmetics Regulations

ASEAN6 regulations
SingaporeBannedAnnex ACD Annex II (Prohibited) #1397
Chemical name
Sodium perborate [1]; Sodium peroxometaborate; sodium peroxoborate [2]
CAS
15120-21-5 [1] 7632-04-4 [2] 10332-33-9 [2] 10486-00-7[2]

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

MalaysiaBannedAnnex ACD Annex II (Prohibited) #1397
Chemical name
Sodium perborate [1]; Sodium peroxometaborate; sodium peroxoborate [2]
CAS
15120-21-5 [1] 7632-04-4 [2] 10332-33-9 [2] 10486-00-7[2]

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

ThailandBannedAnnex ACD Annex II (Prohibited) #1397
Chemical name
Sodium perborate [1]; Sodium peroxometaborate; sodium peroxoborate [2]
CAS
15120-21-5 [1] 7632-04-4 [2] 10332-33-9 [2] 10486-00-7[2]

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

IndonesiaBannedAnnex ACD Annex II (Prohibited) #1397
Chemical name
Sodium perborate [1]; Sodium peroxometaborate; sodium peroxoborate [2]
CAS
15120-21-5 [1] 7632-04-4 [2] 10332-33-9 [2] 10486-00-7[2]

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

VietnamBannedAnnex ACD Annex II (Prohibited) #1397
Chemical name
Sodium perborate [1]; Sodium peroxometaborate; sodium peroxoborate [2]
CAS
15120-21-5 [1] 7632-04-4 [2] 10332-33-9 [2] 10486-00-7[2]

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

PhilippinesBannedAnnex ACD Annex II (Prohibited) #1397
Chemical name
Sodium perborate [1]; Sodium peroxometaborate; sodium peroxoborate [2]
CAS
15120-21-5 [1] 7632-04-4 [2] 10332-33-9 [2] 10486-00-7[2]

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

GCC24 regulations
UAEBannedAnnex II #1396
Chemical name
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
CAS
12008-41-2 [1]/ 12280-03-4 [2]/ 10377-81-8 [3]/ 68003-13-4 [4]/ 12712-38-8 [5]/ -[6]/ 1332-07-6 [7]/ 1330-43-4 [8]/ 12267-73-1 [9]/ 13840-56-7 [10]/ 1303-96-4 [11]/ 12179-04-3 [12]

Source: GSO 1943:2024 (based on EU 1223/2009 II)

UAEBannedAnnex II #1397
Chemical name
Perboric acid (H3BO2(O2)), monosodium salt trihydrate [1] Perboric acid, sodium salt, tetrahydrate [2] Perboric acid (HBO(O2)), sodium salt, tetrahydrate [3] Sodium peroxoborate, hexahydrate [4] Sodium perborate [5] Sodium peroxometaborate; sodium peroxoborate [6] Perboric acid, sodium salt [7] Perboric acid, sodium salt, monohydrate [8] Perboric acid (HBO(O2)), sodium salt, monohydrate [9] Trimethyl borate [10]
CAS
13517-20-9 [1], 37244-98-7 [2], 10486-00-7 [3], — [4], 15120-21-5 [5], 7632-04-4/10332-33-9/10486-00-7 [6], 11138-47-9 [7], 12040-72-1 [8], 10332-33-9 [9], 121-43-7 [10]

Source: GSO 1943:2024 (based on EU 1223/2009 II)

UAEBannedAnnex II #1764
Chemical name
Trimethyl borate
CAS
121-43-7

Source: GSO 1943:2024 (based on EU 1223/2009 II)

UAERestrictedAnnex III #12
Chemical name
Hydrogen peroxide and other compounds or mixtures that release hydrogen peroxide, including carbamide peroxide and zinc peroxide, with the exception of the following substances in Annex II: No 1397, 1398, 1399
CAS
7722-84-1
Max concentration
(a) 12 % of H2O2 (40 volumes), present or released (b) 4 % of H2O2, present or released (c) 2 % of H2O2, present or released (d) ≤ 0,1 % of H2O2, present or released (e) > 0,1 % ≤ 6 % of H2O2, pre
Product type
(a) Hair products (b) Skin products (c) Nail hardening products (d) Oral products, including mouth rinse, tooth paste and tooth whitening or bleaching products (e) Tooth whitening or bleaching products (f) Products intended for eyelashes
Conditions of use
(a) (f) Wear suitable gloves (a) (b) (c) (e) Contains hydrogen peroxide Avoid contact with eyes Rinse immediately if product comes into contact with them. (e) Concentration of H2O2 present or released indicated in percentage. Not to be used on a person under 18 years of age. To be only sold to dental practitioners. For each cycle of use, the first use to be only done by dental practitioners or under their direct supervision if an equivalent level of safety is ensured. Afterwards to be provided to the consumer to complete the cycle of use. f) To be printed on the label: ‘For professional use only. Avoid contact with eyes. Rinse eyes immediately if product comes into contact with them. Contains hydrogen peroxide
Other conditions
(e) To be only sold to dental practitioners. For each cycle of use, first use by dental practitioners as defined under Directive 2005/36/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council* or under their direct supervision if an equivalent level of safety is ensured. Afterwards to be provided to the consumer to complete the cycle of use. Not to be used on a person under 18 years of age. (f) For professional use only

Source: GSO 1943:2024 (based on EU 1223/2009 III)

Saudi ArabiaBannedAnnex II #1396
Chemical name
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
CAS
12008-41-2 [1]/ 12280-03-4 [2]/ 10377-81-8 [3]/ 68003-13-4 [4]/ 12712-38-8 [5]/ -[6]/ 1332-07-6 [7]/ 1330-43-4 [8]/ 12267-73-1 [9]/ 13840-56-7 [10]/ 1303-96-4 [11]/ 12179-04-3 [12]

Source: GSO 1943:2024 (based on EU 1223/2009 II)

Saudi ArabiaBannedAnnex II #1397
Chemical name
Perboric acid (H3BO2(O2)), monosodium salt trihydrate [1] Perboric acid, sodium salt, tetrahydrate [2] Perboric acid (HBO(O2)), sodium salt, tetrahydrate [3] Sodium peroxoborate, hexahydrate [4] Sodium perborate [5] Sodium peroxometaborate; sodium peroxoborate [6] Perboric acid, sodium salt [7] Perboric acid, sodium salt, monohydrate [8] Perboric acid (HBO(O2)), sodium salt, monohydrate [9] Trimethyl borate [10]
CAS
13517-20-9 [1], 37244-98-7 [2], 10486-00-7 [3], — [4], 15120-21-5 [5], 7632-04-4/10332-33-9/10486-00-7 [6], 11138-47-9 [7], 12040-72-1 [8], 10332-33-9 [9], 121-43-7 [10]

Source: GSO 1943:2024 (based on EU 1223/2009 II)

Saudi ArabiaBannedAnnex II #1764
Chemical name
Trimethyl borate
CAS
121-43-7

Source: GSO 1943:2024 (based on EU 1223/2009 II)

Saudi ArabiaRestrictedAnnex III #12
Chemical name
Hydrogen peroxide and other compounds or mixtures that release hydrogen peroxide, including carbamide peroxide and zinc peroxide, with the exception of the following substances in Annex II: No 1397, 1398, 1399
CAS
7722-84-1
Max concentration
(a) 12 % of H2O2 (40 volumes), present or released (b) 4 % of H2O2, present or released (c) 2 % of H2O2, present or released (d) ≤ 0,1 % of H2O2, present or released (e) > 0,1 % ≤ 6 % of H2O2, pre
Product type
(a) Hair products (b) Skin products (c) Nail hardening products (d) Oral products, including mouth rinse, tooth paste and tooth whitening or bleaching products (e) Tooth whitening or bleaching products (f) Products intended for eyelashes
Conditions of use
(a) (f) Wear suitable gloves (a) (b) (c) (e) Contains hydrogen peroxide Avoid contact with eyes Rinse immediately if product comes into contact with them. (e) Concentration of H2O2 present or released indicated in percentage. Not to be used on a person under 18 years of age. To be only sold to dental practitioners. For each cycle of use, the first use to be only done by dental practitioners or under their direct supervision if an equivalent level of safety is ensured. Afterwards to be provided to the consumer to complete the cycle of use. f) To be printed on the label: ‘For professional use only. Avoid contact with eyes. Rinse eyes immediately if product comes into contact with them. Contains hydrogen peroxide
Other conditions
(e) To be only sold to dental practitioners. For each cycle of use, first use by dental practitioners as defined under Directive 2005/36/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council* or under their direct supervision if an equivalent level of safety is ensured. Afterwards to be provided to the consumer to complete the cycle of use. Not to be used on a person under 18 years of age. (f) For professional use only

Source: GSO 1943:2024 (based on EU 1223/2009 III)

QatarBannedAnnex II #1396
Chemical name
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
CAS
12008-41-2 [1]/ 12280-03-4 [2]/ 10377-81-8 [3]/ 68003-13-4 [4]/ 12712-38-8 [5]/ -[6]/ 1332-07-6 [7]/ 1330-43-4 [8]/ 12267-73-1 [9]/ 13840-56-7 [10]/ 1303-96-4 [11]/ 12179-04-3 [12]

Source: GSO 1943:2024 (based on EU 1223/2009 II)

QatarBannedAnnex II #1397
Chemical name
Perboric acid (H3BO2(O2)), monosodium salt trihydrate [1] Perboric acid, sodium salt, tetrahydrate [2] Perboric acid (HBO(O2)), sodium salt, tetrahydrate [3] Sodium peroxoborate, hexahydrate [4] Sodium perborate [5] Sodium peroxometaborate; sodium peroxoborate [6] Perboric acid, sodium salt [7] Perboric acid, sodium salt, monohydrate [8] Perboric acid (HBO(O2)), sodium salt, monohydrate [9] Trimethyl borate [10]
CAS
13517-20-9 [1], 37244-98-7 [2], 10486-00-7 [3], — [4], 15120-21-5 [5], 7632-04-4/10332-33-9/10486-00-7 [6], 11138-47-9 [7], 12040-72-1 [8], 10332-33-9 [9], 121-43-7 [10]

Source: GSO 1943:2024 (based on EU 1223/2009 II)

QatarBannedAnnex II #1764
Chemical name
Trimethyl borate
CAS
121-43-7

Source: GSO 1943:2024 (based on EU 1223/2009 II)

QatarRestrictedAnnex III #12
Chemical name
Hydrogen peroxide and other compounds or mixtures that release hydrogen peroxide, including carbamide peroxide and zinc peroxide, with the exception of the following substances in Annex II: No 1397, 1398, 1399
CAS
7722-84-1
Max concentration
(a) 12 % of H2O2 (40 volumes), present or released (b) 4 % of H2O2, present or released (c) 2 % of H2O2, present or released (d) ≤ 0,1 % of H2O2, present or released (e) > 0,1 % ≤ 6 % of H2O2, pre
Product type
(a) Hair products (b) Skin products (c) Nail hardening products (d) Oral products, including mouth rinse, tooth paste and tooth whitening or bleaching products (e) Tooth whitening or bleaching products (f) Products intended for eyelashes
Conditions of use
(a) (f) Wear suitable gloves (a) (b) (c) (e) Contains hydrogen peroxide Avoid contact with eyes Rinse immediately if product comes into contact with them. (e) Concentration of H2O2 present or released indicated in percentage. Not to be used on a person under 18 years of age. To be only sold to dental practitioners. For each cycle of use, the first use to be only done by dental practitioners or under their direct supervision if an equivalent level of safety is ensured. Afterwards to be provided to the consumer to complete the cycle of use. f) To be printed on the label: ‘For professional use only. Avoid contact with eyes. Rinse eyes immediately if product comes into contact with them. Contains hydrogen peroxide
Other conditions
(e) To be only sold to dental practitioners. For each cycle of use, first use by dental practitioners as defined under Directive 2005/36/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council* or under their direct supervision if an equivalent level of safety is ensured. Afterwards to be provided to the consumer to complete the cycle of use. Not to be used on a person under 18 years of age. (f) For professional use only

Source: GSO 1943:2024 (based on EU 1223/2009 III)

OmanBannedAnnex II #1396
Chemical name
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
CAS
12008-41-2 [1]/ 12280-03-4 [2]/ 10377-81-8 [3]/ 68003-13-4 [4]/ 12712-38-8 [5]/ -[6]/ 1332-07-6 [7]/ 1330-43-4 [8]/ 12267-73-1 [9]/ 13840-56-7 [10]/ 1303-96-4 [11]/ 12179-04-3 [12]

Source: GSO 1943:2024 (based on EU 1223/2009 II)

OmanBannedAnnex II #1397
Chemical name
Perboric acid (H3BO2(O2)), monosodium salt trihydrate [1] Perboric acid, sodium salt, tetrahydrate [2] Perboric acid (HBO(O2)), sodium salt, tetrahydrate [3] Sodium peroxoborate, hexahydrate [4] Sodium perborate [5] Sodium peroxometaborate; sodium peroxoborate [6] Perboric acid, sodium salt [7] Perboric acid, sodium salt, monohydrate [8] Perboric acid (HBO(O2)), sodium salt, monohydrate [9] Trimethyl borate [10]
CAS
13517-20-9 [1], 37244-98-7 [2], 10486-00-7 [3], — [4], 15120-21-5 [5], 7632-04-4/10332-33-9/10486-00-7 [6], 11138-47-9 [7], 12040-72-1 [8], 10332-33-9 [9], 121-43-7 [10]

Source: GSO 1943:2024 (based on EU 1223/2009 II)

OmanBannedAnnex II #1764
Chemical name
Trimethyl borate
CAS
121-43-7

Source: GSO 1943:2024 (based on EU 1223/2009 II)

OmanRestrictedAnnex III #12
Chemical name
Hydrogen peroxide and other compounds or mixtures that release hydrogen peroxide, including carbamide peroxide and zinc peroxide, with the exception of the following substances in Annex II: No 1397, 1398, 1399
CAS
7722-84-1
Max concentration
(a) 12 % of H2O2 (40 volumes), present or released (b) 4 % of H2O2, present or released (c) 2 % of H2O2, present or released (d) ≤ 0,1 % of H2O2, present or released (e) > 0,1 % ≤ 6 % of H2O2, pre
Product type
(a) Hair products (b) Skin products (c) Nail hardening products (d) Oral products, including mouth rinse, tooth paste and tooth whitening or bleaching products (e) Tooth whitening or bleaching products (f) Products intended for eyelashes
Conditions of use
(a) (f) Wear suitable gloves (a) (b) (c) (e) Contains hydrogen peroxide Avoid contact with eyes Rinse immediately if product comes into contact with them. (e) Concentration of H2O2 present or released indicated in percentage. Not to be used on a person under 18 years of age. To be only sold to dental practitioners. For each cycle of use, the first use to be only done by dental practitioners or under their direct supervision if an equivalent level of safety is ensured. Afterwards to be provided to the consumer to complete the cycle of use. f) To be printed on the label: ‘For professional use only. Avoid contact with eyes. Rinse eyes immediately if product comes into contact with them. Contains hydrogen peroxide
Other conditions
(e) To be only sold to dental practitioners. For each cycle of use, first use by dental practitioners as defined under Directive 2005/36/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council* or under their direct supervision if an equivalent level of safety is ensured. Afterwards to be provided to the consumer to complete the cycle of use. Not to be used on a person under 18 years of age. (f) For professional use only

Source: GSO 1943:2024 (based on EU 1223/2009 III)

KuwaitBannedAnnex II #1396
Chemical name
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
CAS
12008-41-2 [1]/ 12280-03-4 [2]/ 10377-81-8 [3]/ 68003-13-4 [4]/ 12712-38-8 [5]/ -[6]/ 1332-07-6 [7]/ 1330-43-4 [8]/ 12267-73-1 [9]/ 13840-56-7 [10]/ 1303-96-4 [11]/ 12179-04-3 [12]

Source: GSO 1943:2024 (based on EU 1223/2009 II)

KuwaitBannedAnnex II #1397
Chemical name
Perboric acid (H3BO2(O2)), monosodium salt trihydrate [1] Perboric acid, sodium salt, tetrahydrate [2] Perboric acid (HBO(O2)), sodium salt, tetrahydrate [3] Sodium peroxoborate, hexahydrate [4] Sodium perborate [5] Sodium peroxometaborate; sodium peroxoborate [6] Perboric acid, sodium salt [7] Perboric acid, sodium salt, monohydrate [8] Perboric acid (HBO(O2)), sodium salt, monohydrate [9] Trimethyl borate [10]
CAS
13517-20-9 [1], 37244-98-7 [2], 10486-00-7 [3], — [4], 15120-21-5 [5], 7632-04-4/10332-33-9/10486-00-7 [6], 11138-47-9 [7], 12040-72-1 [8], 10332-33-9 [9], 121-43-7 [10]

Source: GSO 1943:2024 (based on EU 1223/2009 II)

KuwaitBannedAnnex II #1764
Chemical name
Trimethyl borate
CAS
121-43-7

Source: GSO 1943:2024 (based on EU 1223/2009 II)

KuwaitRestrictedAnnex III #12
Chemical name
Hydrogen peroxide and other compounds or mixtures that release hydrogen peroxide, including carbamide peroxide and zinc peroxide, with the exception of the following substances in Annex II: No 1397, 1398, 1399
CAS
7722-84-1
Max concentration
(a) 12 % of H2O2 (40 volumes), present or released (b) 4 % of H2O2, present or released (c) 2 % of H2O2, present or released (d) ≤ 0,1 % of H2O2, present or released (e) > 0,1 % ≤ 6 % of H2O2, pre
Product type
(a) Hair products (b) Skin products (c) Nail hardening products (d) Oral products, including mouth rinse, tooth paste and tooth whitening or bleaching products (e) Tooth whitening or bleaching products (f) Products intended for eyelashes
Conditions of use
(a) (f) Wear suitable gloves (a) (b) (c) (e) Contains hydrogen peroxide Avoid contact with eyes Rinse immediately if product comes into contact with them. (e) Concentration of H2O2 present or released indicated in percentage. Not to be used on a person under 18 years of age. To be only sold to dental practitioners. For each cycle of use, the first use to be only done by dental practitioners or under their direct supervision if an equivalent level of safety is ensured. Afterwards to be provided to the consumer to complete the cycle of use. f) To be printed on the label: ‘For professional use only. Avoid contact with eyes. Rinse eyes immediately if product comes into contact with them. Contains hydrogen peroxide
Other conditions
(e) To be only sold to dental practitioners. For each cycle of use, first use by dental practitioners as defined under Directive 2005/36/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council* or under their direct supervision if an equivalent level of safety is ensured. Afterwards to be provided to the consumer to complete the cycle of use. Not to be used on a person under 18 years of age. (f) For professional use only

Source: GSO 1943:2024 (based on EU 1223/2009 III)

BahrainBannedAnnex II #1396
Chemical name
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
CAS
12008-41-2 [1]/ 12280-03-4 [2]/ 10377-81-8 [3]/ 68003-13-4 [4]/ 12712-38-8 [5]/ -[6]/ 1332-07-6 [7]/ 1330-43-4 [8]/ 12267-73-1 [9]/ 13840-56-7 [10]/ 1303-96-4 [11]/ 12179-04-3 [12]

Source: GSO 1943:2024 (based on EU 1223/2009 II)

BahrainBannedAnnex II #1397
Chemical name
Perboric acid (H3BO2(O2)), monosodium salt trihydrate [1] Perboric acid, sodium salt, tetrahydrate [2] Perboric acid (HBO(O2)), sodium salt, tetrahydrate [3] Sodium peroxoborate, hexahydrate [4] Sodium perborate [5] Sodium peroxometaborate; sodium peroxoborate [6] Perboric acid, sodium salt [7] Perboric acid, sodium salt, monohydrate [8] Perboric acid (HBO(O2)), sodium salt, monohydrate [9] Trimethyl borate [10]
CAS
13517-20-9 [1], 37244-98-7 [2], 10486-00-7 [3], — [4], 15120-21-5 [5], 7632-04-4/10332-33-9/10486-00-7 [6], 11138-47-9 [7], 12040-72-1 [8], 10332-33-9 [9], 121-43-7 [10]

Source: GSO 1943:2024 (based on EU 1223/2009 II)

BahrainBannedAnnex II #1764
Chemical name
Trimethyl borate
CAS
121-43-7

Source: GSO 1943:2024 (based on EU 1223/2009 II)

BahrainRestrictedAnnex III #12
Chemical name
Hydrogen peroxide and other compounds or mixtures that release hydrogen peroxide, including carbamide peroxide and zinc peroxide, with the exception of the following substances in Annex II: No 1397, 1398, 1399
CAS
7722-84-1
Max concentration
(a) 12 % of H2O2 (40 volumes), present or released (b) 4 % of H2O2, present or released (c) 2 % of H2O2, present or released (d) ≤ 0,1 % of H2O2, present or released (e) > 0,1 % ≤ 6 % of H2O2, pre
Product type
(a) Hair products (b) Skin products (c) Nail hardening products (d) Oral products, including mouth rinse, tooth paste and tooth whitening or bleaching products (e) Tooth whitening or bleaching products (f) Products intended for eyelashes
Conditions of use
(a) (f) Wear suitable gloves (a) (b) (c) (e) Contains hydrogen peroxide Avoid contact with eyes Rinse immediately if product comes into contact with them. (e) Concentration of H2O2 present or released indicated in percentage. Not to be used on a person under 18 years of age. To be only sold to dental practitioners. For each cycle of use, the first use to be only done by dental practitioners or under their direct supervision if an equivalent level of safety is ensured. Afterwards to be provided to the consumer to complete the cycle of use. f) To be printed on the label: ‘For professional use only. Avoid contact with eyes. Rinse eyes immediately if product comes into contact with them. Contains hydrogen peroxide
Other conditions
(e) To be only sold to dental practitioners. For each cycle of use, first use by dental practitioners as defined under Directive 2005/36/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council* or under their direct supervision if an equivalent level of safety is ensured. Afterwards to be provided to the consumer to complete the cycle of use. Not to be used on a person under 18 years of age. (f) For professional use only

Source: GSO 1943:2024 (based on EU 1223/2009 III)

EAEUNo restrictions

No specific restrictions for SODIUM PERBORATE in Russia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Armenia, Kyrgyzstan.

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Is SODIUM PERBORATE banned in any country?

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What are the restrictions on SODIUM PERBORATE in cosmetics?

SODIUM PERBORATE is restricted or has conditions of use in UAE, Bahrain, Canada, European Union, South Korea, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, United Kingdom. Restrictions may include maximum concentration limits, product type limitations, or mandatory labeling requirements. See the detailed regulations above for specifics.

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