ZINC BORATE

BannedCAS 1332-07-625 regulations across 17 markets

ZINC BORATE is a cosmetic ingredient classified as Skin Conditioning - Humectant. Also known as CAS 1332-07-6. It is regulated in 17 markets including UAE, Australia, Bahrain.

Also Known As

CAS Number
1332-07-6, 14720-55-9

Market Overview — 29 Markets

European Union2
United Kingdom2
United States
California
Maryland
Washington
Canada1
Brazil
South Korea1
Japan
Taiwan
Australia1
Singapore1
Malaysia1
Thailand1
Indonesia1
Vietnam1
Philippines1
UAE2
Saudi Arabia2
Qatar2
Oman2
Kuwait2
Bahrain2
Russia
Belarus
Kazakhstan
Armenia
Kyrgyzstan

Detailed Regulations

Europe4 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 UnionRestrictedAnnex III #24
Chemical name
Water-soluble zinc salts with the exception of zinc 4- hydroxy-benzenesulphonate (entry 25) and zinc pyrithione (Annex II, entry 1670)
Max concentration
1% (as zinc)

Source: EC 1223/2009 Annex III

United KingdomBannedAnnex II #1396
Chemical name
Zinc borate [7]
CAS
1332-07-6 [7]

Source: UK retained EC 1223/2009 Annex II

United KingdomRestrictedAnnex III #24
Chemical name
Water-soluble zinc salts with the exception of zinc 4- hydroxy-benzenesulphonate (entry 25) and Pyrithione zinc (Annex 2, entry 1669)
Max concentration
1 % (as zinc)
Conditions of use
Max: 1 % (as zinc)

Source: UK retained EC 1223/2009 Annex III

Americas1 regulation
CanadaRestrictedAnnex Table 2 (Restricted)
Chemical name
Boric acid and its salts
CAS
1332-07-6
Max concentration
a) 0.1% b) 5%
Conditions of use
a) As a pH adjuster b) Other cosmetics | Warning: b) "Do not use on broken or abraded skin, not to be used by children under three years of age."

Source: Health Canada Cosmetic Ingredient Hotlist

East Asia & Oceania2 regulations
South KoreaRestrictedAnnex restricted #M1298
Chemical name
Zinc Borate
Conditions of use
* 배합한도 : 징크로서 1%

Source: MFDS Korea Cosmetics Regulation

AustraliaRestrictedAnnex Schedule 6 (Poison) #SUSMP Schedule 6
Chemical name
ZINC BORATE (excluding its derivatives) for use as an agricultural chemical

Source: TGA SUSMP F2026L00060

ASEAN6 regulations
SingaporeRestrictedAnnex ACD Annex III (Restricted) #24
Chemical name
Water-soluble zinc salts with the exception of zinc 4-hydroxy benzene sulphonate (entry 25) and zinc pyrithione (entry 101 and Annex VI, entry 8) Zinc acetate, zinc chloride, zinc gluconate, zinc glutamate (20)
Max concentration
1% calculated as zinc

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

MalaysiaRestrictedAnnex ACD Annex III (Restricted) #24
Chemical name
Water-soluble zinc salts with the exception of zinc 4-hydroxy benzene sulphonate (entry 25) and zinc pyrithione (entry 101 and Annex VI, entry 8) Zinc acetate, zinc chloride, zinc gluconate, zinc glutamate (20)
Max concentration
1% calculated as zinc

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

ThailandRestrictedAnnex ACD Annex III (Restricted) #24
Chemical name
Water-soluble zinc salts with the exception of zinc 4-hydroxy benzene sulphonate (entry 25) and zinc pyrithione (entry 101 and Annex VI, entry 8) Zinc acetate, zinc chloride, zinc gluconate, zinc glutamate (20)
Max concentration
1% calculated as zinc

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

IndonesiaRestrictedAnnex ACD Annex III (Restricted) #24
Chemical name
Water-soluble zinc salts with the exception of zinc 4-hydroxy benzene sulphonate (entry 25) and zinc pyrithione (entry 101 and Annex VI, entry 8) Zinc acetate, zinc chloride, zinc gluconate, zinc glutamate (20)
Max concentration
1% calculated as zinc

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

VietnamRestrictedAnnex ACD Annex III (Restricted) #24
Chemical name
Water-soluble zinc salts with the exception of zinc 4-hydroxy benzene sulphonate (entry 25) and zinc pyrithione (entry 101 and Annex VI, entry 8) Zinc acetate, zinc chloride, zinc gluconate, zinc glutamate (20)
Max concentration
1% calculated as zinc

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

PhilippinesRestrictedAnnex ACD Annex III (Restricted) #24
Chemical name
Water-soluble zinc salts with the exception of zinc 4-hydroxy benzene sulphonate (entry 25) and zinc pyrithione (entry 101 and Annex VI, entry 8) Zinc acetate, zinc chloride, zinc gluconate, zinc glutamate (20)
Max concentration
1% calculated as zinc

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

GCC12 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)

UAERestrictedAnnex III #24
Chemical name
Water-soluble zinc salts with the exception of zinc 4- hydroxy-benzenesulphonate (entry 25) and zinc pyrithione (Annex II, entry 1670)
Max concentration
1% (as zinc)

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 ArabiaRestrictedAnnex III #24
Chemical name
Water-soluble zinc salts with the exception of zinc 4- hydroxy-benzenesulphonate (entry 25) and zinc pyrithione (Annex II, entry 1670)
Max concentration
1% (as zinc)

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)

QatarRestrictedAnnex III #24
Chemical name
Water-soluble zinc salts with the exception of zinc 4- hydroxy-benzenesulphonate (entry 25) and zinc pyrithione (Annex II, entry 1670)
Max concentration
1% (as zinc)

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)

OmanRestrictedAnnex III #24
Chemical name
Water-soluble zinc salts with the exception of zinc 4- hydroxy-benzenesulphonate (entry 25) and zinc pyrithione (Annex II, entry 1670)
Max concentration
1% (as zinc)

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)

KuwaitRestrictedAnnex III #24
Chemical name
Water-soluble zinc salts with the exception of zinc 4- hydroxy-benzenesulphonate (entry 25) and zinc pyrithione (Annex II, entry 1670)
Max concentration
1% (as zinc)

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)

BahrainRestrictedAnnex III #24
Chemical name
Water-soluble zinc salts with the exception of zinc 4- hydroxy-benzenesulphonate (entry 25) and zinc pyrithione (Annex II, entry 1670)
Max concentration
1% (as zinc)

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

EAEUNo restrictions

No specific restrictions for ZINC BORATE in Russia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Armenia, Kyrgyzstan.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is ZINC BORATE banned in any country?

Yes, ZINC BORATE is banned in UAE, Bahrain, European Union, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, United Kingdom. Always check current regulations before formulating products for these markets.

What are the restrictions on ZINC BORATE in cosmetics?

ZINC BORATE is restricted or has conditions of use in UAE, Australia, Bahrain, Canada, European Union, Indonesia, South Korea, Kuwait, Malaysia, Oman, Philippines, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Thailand, United Kingdom, Vietnam. Restrictions may include maximum concentration limits, product type limitations, or mandatory labeling requirements. See the detailed regulations above for specifics.

Can I use ZINC BORATE in cosmetics?

ZINC BORATE is regulated in 17 markets. It is banned in UAE, Bahrain, European Union, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, United Kingdom. It has restrictions in UAE, Australia, Bahrain, Canada, European Union, Indonesia, South Korea, Kuwait, Malaysia, Oman, Philippines, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Thailand, United Kingdom, Vietnam. Use Formpli's free screening tool to check your full ingredient list against all 26 markets at once.

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This information is for reference only and does not constitute legal or regulatory advice. Regulations change — always verify with official sources and consult a regulatory specialist before exporting cosmetic products. Data sourced from EU COSING, US FDA, Health Canada, MHLW Japan, MFDS Korea, ASEAN ACD, GCC SFDA, TGA Australia, ANVISA Brazil, EAEU TR CU, and Taiwan TFDA.