Chemical Substance - Sodium borate

NHPID name:
Sodium borate

Reference:
MI

Proper name(s):
Boron sodium oxide (B4Na2O7)

Common name(s):
Sodium borate

Category:
Approved Chemical Name
Schedule 1:
Mineral

Sub-ingredient(s):
Boron

CAS registry number:
1330-43-4



Additional details

Detail:
This ingredient must be used in accordance with the restrictions set out on the Hotlist when included in topical natural health products, unless additional evidence for safety is submitted. Included in the Hotlist for this ingredient under "Restrictions" are (1) the risk statement "Do not use on broken or abraded skin" (required on the PLA (Product Licence Application) form and label), (2) a subpopulation of "children over 3 years of age" and (3) a maximum concentration of 5%.


Roles

Medicinal

Rationale:

Classified as an NHP under Schedule 1, item 7 (a mineral) of the Natural Health Products Regulations.

Reference:  NNHPD

Non-medicinal

Purposes:
Alkalizing Agent , Emollient , Emulsifying Agent , PH Adjuster
Restrictions:

General

Reference:
UNAVA