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Is Potassium Borate vegetarian?

Potassium Borate

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Potassium Borate is an inorganic salt of boric acid and potassium, used in cosmetics as a buffering agent and preservative booster.

Also known as Dipotassium tetraborate
INCI name Potassium Borate
EC number 215-575-5
CosIng ID 36937
Last reviewed 9 July 2026

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