



Boric acid
How can this chemical affect my health?
Acute (Short Term) EffectsData sources



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Direct Hazard » Toxic to Humans & Animals
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- FIFRA Registered PesticideUS EPA - OPP - Registered PesticidesUS Environmental Protection Agency (US EPA)
Direct Hazard » Irritates the Eyes
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- Eye irritation category 2GHS - New ZealandNew Zealand Environmental Protection Authority (NZ EPA)
- H319 - Causes serious eye irritation [Serious eye damage / eye irritation - Category 2]GHS - JapanGovernment of Japan
Direct Hazard » Irritates the Skin
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- H315 - Causes skin irritation [Skin corrosion / irritation - Category 2]GHS - JapanGovernment of Japan
Chronic (Long Term) EffectsData sources





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Boron Compounds » Cancer
These sources refer to a group of compounds containing this chemical:
- (1999) Data are inadequate for an assessment of human carcinogenic potentialUS EPA - IRIS CarcinogensUS Environmental Protection Agency (US EPA)
Direct Hazard » Endocrine Disruption
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- Category 1 - In vivo evidence of Endocrine Disruption ActivityEU - Priority Endocrine DisruptorsEuropean Union / European Commission (EU EC)
- Potential Endocrine DisruptorTEDX - Potential Endocrine DisruptorsThe Endocrine Disruption Exchange (TEDX)
Direct Hazard » Reproductive Harm
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- Toxic to reproduction - Candidate listEU - SVHC ListEuropean Union / European Commission (EU EC)
- Toxic to reproduction - Prioritized for listingEU - SVHC ListEuropean Union / European Commission (EU EC)
- H360FD - May damage fertility. May damage the unborn child [Reproductive toxicity - Category 1A or 1B]EU - GHS (H-Statements) Annex 6 Table 3-1European Union / European Commission (EU EC)
- Reproductive toxicants: Category 1BEU - REACH Annex XVII CMRsEuropean Union / European Commission (EU EC)
- Reproductive toxicity category 2GHS - New ZealandNew Zealand Environmental Protection Authority (NZ EPA)
- H360 - May damage fertility or the unborn child [Toxic to reproduction - Category 1B]GHS - JapanGovernment of Japan
- Reproductive Toxicity - Category 1BEU - Annex VI CMRsEuropean Union / European Commission (EU EC)
- H360FD - May damage fertility. May damage the unborn child [Reproductive toxicity - Category 1A or 1B]GHS - AustraliaSafe Work Australia
- H360 - Suspected of / May damage fertility and/or the unborn child (unverified) [Reproductive toxicity - Category 1A or 1B]EU - Manufacturer REACH hazard submissionsEuropean Union / European Commission (EU EC)
Direct Hazard » Birth Defects
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- Pregnancy Risk Group BMAKMAK Commission of Germany (Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft)
Direct Hazard » Other Health Effects
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- H370 - Causes damage to organs [Specific target organs/systemic toxicity following single exposure - Category 1]GHS - JapanGovernment of Japan
Inherent HazardsData sources

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Direct Hazard » Restricted List
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- Candidate Chemical ListCA SCP - Candidate ChemicalsCalifornia Department of Toxic Substance Control (CA DTSC)
- Substances selected for RMOA or hazard assessmentEU - PACT-RMOA SubstancesEuropean Union / European Commission (EU EC)
- AntimicrobialsGSPI - Six Classes of Problematic ChemicalsGreen Science Policy Institute (GSPI)
- Ingredients that are Restricted for Use in Cosmetic ProductsHealth Canada - Cosmetic Ingredient HotlistHealth Canada
- Chemicals of High ConcernMDH - Chemicals of High Concern and Priority ChemicalsMinnesota Department of Public Health
- Annex II - Prohibited SubstancesEU - Cosmetics RegulationEuropean Union / European Commission (EU EC)
- CFP EU Candidate SVHC ListCPA - Chemical FootprintClean Production Action (CPA)
- Declarable and Reference Substance Lists (DSL and RSL)IEC 62474 - Material Declaration for Products of and for the Electrotechnical IndustryInternational Electrotechnical Commission
- Cosmetics & Personal Care ProductsC2C Certified v4 Product Standard Restricted Substances List (RSL) - Effective July 1, 2022Cradle to Cradle Products Innovation Institute (C2CPII)
- Food Contact Chemicals Database Version 5.0Food Contact Chemicals Database (FCCdb)Food Packaging Forum
- Food Contact Chemicals of Concern List (FCCoCL) - TIER 3Food Contact Chemicals of Concern (FCCoCL)Food Packaging Forum
- Substances of Very High Concern (RIVM ZZS)Substances of Very High Concern (RIVM ZZS)The National Institute for Public Health and the Environment (RIVM)
- ZDHC - MRSL v2.0ZDHC - MRSL v2.0Zero Discharge of Hazardous Waste Chemicals Programme
- FPF Priority Substance List from FCCdbFPF Priority Substance List from FCCdbFood Packaging Forum
- Food Packaging Forum Priority Substances ListGreenScreen Certified Standard for Food Service Ware RSLClean Production Action (CPA)
- TSCA Chemical Substance Inventory - ActiveTSCA Chemical Substance Inventory (Active-Inactive)US Environmental Protection Agency (US EPA)
- Enzymes and Stabilizers - Yellow Triangle (Best available in class but some hazard profile issues)US EPA - DfE Safer Chemicals Ingredients list (SCIL)US Environmental Protection Agency (US EPA)
- Flame Retardants (Non-electronic)GreenScreen Certified Standard for Furniture & Fabrics Bronze RSLClean Production Action (CPA)
- Flame Retardants (Non-electronic)GreenScreen Certified Standard for Furniture & Fabrics Silver-Gold RSLClean Production Action (CPA)
- GADSL Declarable or Prohibited Substances (D/P)Global Automotive Declarable Substance List (GADSL)Global Automotive Stakeholder Group (GASG)
- GreenScreen List Translator LT-1GreenScreen Certified Standard for Medical Supplies & Devices Silver-Gold RSLClean Production Action (CPA)
- Non-Halogenated Flame RetardantsGreenScreen Certified Standard for Medical Supplies & Devices Bronze RSLClean Production Action (CPA)
- Non-Halogenated Flame RetardantsGreenScreen Certified Standard for Medical Supplies & Devices Silver-Gold RSLClean Production Action (CPA)
Flame Retardants » Restricted List
These sources refer to a group of compounds containing this chemical:
- Priority ChemicalsME DEP - Chemicals of High Concern and Priority ChemicalsMaine Department of Environmental Protection
Boron Compounds » Restricted List
These sources refer to a group of compounds containing this chemical:
- Biological and Environmentally Released MaterialsC2C Certified v4 Product Standard Restricted Substances List (RSL) - Effective July 1, 2022Cradle to Cradle Products Innovation Institute (C2CPII)
- Children's ProductsC2C Certified v4 Product Standard Restricted Substances List (RSL) - Effective July 1, 2022Cradle to Cradle Products Innovation Institute (C2CPII)
- Substances Restricted in ToysThe Toy Safety DirectiveEuropean Union / European Commission (EU EC)
[11113-50-1] Boric Acid (primary Casrn Is 10043-35-3) » Restricted List
These sources refer to a group of compounds containing this chemical:
- AntimicrobialsGreenScreen Certified Standard for Food Service Ware RSLClean Production Action (CPA)
Antimicrobials » Restricted List
These sources refer to a group of compounds containing this chemical:
- Antimicrobials (Surface Pathogens)GreenScreen Certified Standard for Medical Supplies & Devices Bronze RSLClean Production Action (CPA)
- Antimicrobials (Surface Pathogens)GreenScreen Certified Standard for Medical Supplies & Devices Silver-Gold RSLClean Production Action (CPA)
How does this chemical impact the environment?Data sources


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Direct Hazard » Persistent
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- PersistentEC - CEPA DSLEnvironment Canada & Health Canada (EC)
Direct Hazard » Long-Term Harm to Aquatic Ecosystems
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- Designed for biocidal actionGHS - New ZealandNew Zealand Environmental Protection Authority (NZ EPA)