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Is MEA-Borate vegetarian?

MEA-Borate

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MEA-Borate is the ester of ethanolamine and boric acid, used in cosmetics as a buffering and viscosity control agent.

Also known as 2-Aminoethanol, monoester with boric acid, 26038-87-9, 68130-12-1
INCI name MEA-Borate
CAS number 10377-81-8
EC number 233-829-3
CosIng ID 35181
Last reviewed 9 July 2026

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