A subtle fragrance ingredient that adds a delicate scent profile to beauty products.
Solubility 3 % (NIOSH, 2024)
Formula
B2O3
Mol. Weight
69.63
Form
Powder
Plant-Derived
Synthetic. Produced from boric acid or borax through thermal dehydration and oxidation reactions. Synthesized by heating boron compounds at high temperatures to form the glass-like oxide compound.
Function
Buffering | Viscosity Controlling
Benefits
Provides scent
Traditional Use
This is a laboratory reagent classification, not a cosmetic ingredient.
