Boron Nitride
AKA “10043-11-5, Elbor, Boron mononitride, Borazon, Elboron, Kubonit, Wurzin, Boron nitride (BN), Geksanit R
Synthetic
Ingredient Facts
Boron nitride
AKA: 10043-11-5, Elbor, Boron mononitride, Borazon, Elboron, Kubonit, Wurzin, Boron nitride (BN), Geksanit R
Synthetic · Skin Conditioning · EWG: 1
Synthetic
Skin Conditioner
Synthetic
Clean
Boron nitride is a nitride.
Formula
BN
Mol. Weight
24.82
CAS #
10043-11-5
Form
Powder
State
Dry Powder, Other Solid; Dry Powder, Water or Solvent Wet Solid, Other Solid; Dry Powder
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Functions
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Smooths skin texture
Traditional Use
Too generic to identify—this is a texture descriptor rather than a specific ingredient.
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
General
EWG
1
CIR
Insufficient
Pregnancy
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USAunder review
CANADApermitted
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Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR