# MEA-BORATE

URL: https://app.greenveil.ai/ingredients/ingredient_inci_mea_borate
Categories: beauty, industrial
Functions: Antimicrobial, Buffering, Stabiliser
Identifier: DTXSID101015051

> MEA-BORATE: Used in cosmetics as an antimicrobial and a pH buffer. MEA-Borate is the ester of Ethanolamine and Boric Acid. EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 0 composition records across product categories including unclassified products. Compiled from 2 published data sources.

## Safety assessment

- Chemical concern: not yet assessed
- Is it a concern? We haven't assessed a concern score for this ingredient yet. It is listed for cosmetic use in the EU.
- Rationale: EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 0 composition records across product categories including unclassified products.

## Regulatory status

- EU: Active — MEA-Borate is the ester of Ethanolamine and Boric Acid. Restriction: II/1396
- EU: Active — 1,3-bis(2-Hydroxyethyl)-5,5-dimethylimidazolidine-2,4-dione, ethoxylated (15 mol EO average molar ratio)
- EU: Active — 1,3-bis(2-Hydroxyethyl)-5,5-dimethylimidazolidine-2,4-dione, ethoxylated (5 mol EO average molar ratio)
- US: commercial use observed — EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 0 composition records across product categories including unclassified products. EPA CPDat classifies this chemical for functional uses including Stabilizing agent, Biocide.

## Expert safety opinions

- SCCS (EU Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety): no opinion on file.
- CIR (Cosmetic Ingredient Review (US expert panel)): no opinion on file.

## Data sources

- CosIng (updated 2026-09-23): https://ec.europa.eu/growth/tools-databases/cosing/details/35181
- EPA Chemical and Products Database (updated 2020-03-27): https://www.cleaninginstitute.org/industry-priorities/science/cleaning-product-ingredient-safety-initiative

_Assessed by Greenveil._