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Is Boric Acid vegetarian?

Boric Acid

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Boric Acid is a weak inorganic acid derived from boron minerals. It is used as a preservative, buffering agent, and antiseptic in cosmetic and pharmaceutical formulations.

Also known as 10043-35-3 / 11113-50-1, 11113-50-1, 233-139-2 / 234-343-4, Acidum boricum, Boracic acid, Hydrogen orthoborate, Orthoboric acid, Sassolite, Trihydrooxidoboron, Trihydroxidoboron
INCI name Boric Acid
E number E284
INS number 284
CAS number 10043-35-3
EC number 233-139-2
CosIng ID 32208
Last reviewed 25 June 2026

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