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Boric acid

CAS: 10043-35-3

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Acute (Short Term) EffectsData sources

Toxic To Humans & Animals, priority yellow
Toxic to Humans & Animals – Can be fatal on contact, ingestion or inhalation for humans and other mammals.
Irritates The Eyes, priority yellow
Irritates the Eyes – Can cause irritation or serious damage to the eye.
Irritates The Skin, priority orange
Irritates the Skin – Can cause irritation or serious damage to the skin.

Chronic (Long Term) EffectsData sources

Cancer, priority gray
Cancer – Can cause or increase the risk of cancer.
Endocrine Disruption, priority orange
Endocrine Disruption – Can interfere with hormone communication between cells which controls metabolism, development, growth, reproduction and behavior (the endocrine system).
Reproductive Harm, priority red
Reproductive Harm – Can disrupt the male or female reproductive systems, changing sexual development, behavior or functions, decreasing fertility, or resulting in loss of the fetus during pregnancy.
Birth Defects, priority red
Birth Defects – Can cause harm to the developing child including birth defects, low birth weight and biological or behavioral problems that appear as the child grows.
Other Health Effects, priority orange
Other Health Effects – Can cause serious damage on contact or ingestion.

Data sources

Boron Compounds » Cancer

These sources refer to a group of compounds containing this chemical:

  • (1999) Data are inadequate for an assessment of human carcinogenic potential
    US EPA - IRIS Carcinogens
    US Environmental Protection Agency (US EPA)

Direct Hazard » Endocrine Disruption

These sources refer directly to this chemical:

  • Category 1 - In vivo evidence of Endocrine Disruption Activity
    EU - Priority Endocrine Disruptors
    European Union / European Commission (EU EC)
  • Potential Endocrine Disruptor
    TEDX - Potential Endocrine Disruptors
    The Endocrine Disruption Exchange (TEDX)

Direct Hazard » Reproductive Harm

These sources refer directly to this chemical:

  • Toxic to reproduction - Candidate list
    EU - SVHC List
    European Union / European Commission (EU EC)
  • Toxic to reproduction - Prioritized for listing
    EU - SVHC List
    European 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 3-1
    European Union / European Commission (EU EC)
  • Reproductive toxicants: Category 1B
    EU - REACH Annex XVII CMRs
    European Union / European Commission (EU EC)
  • Reproductive toxicity category 2
    GHS - New Zealand
    New Zealand Environmental Protection Authority (NZ EPA)
  • H360 - May damage fertility or the unborn child [Toxic to reproduction - Category 1B]
    GHS - Japan
    Government of Japan
  • Reproductive Toxicity - Category 1B
    EU - Annex VI CMRs
    European Union / European Commission (EU EC)
  • H360FD - May damage fertility. May damage the unborn child [Reproductive toxicity - Category 1A or 1B]
    GHS - Australia
    Safe Work Australia
  • H360 - Suspected of / May damage fertility and/or the unborn child (unverified) [Reproductive toxicity - Category 1A or 1B]
    EU - Manufacturer REACH hazard submissions
    European Union / European Commission (EU EC)

Direct Hazard » Birth Defects

These sources refer directly to this chemical:

  • Pregnancy Risk Group B
    MAK
    MAK Commission of Germany (Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft)

Direct Hazard » Other Health Effects

These sources refer directly to this chemical:

  • H370 - Causes damage to organs [Specific target organs/systemic toxicity following single exposure - Category 1]
    GHS - Japan
    Government of Japan
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Inherent HazardsData sources

Restricted List, priority gray
Restricted List – This chemical is on a list from an authoritative body recommending that its use be avoided.

Data sources

Direct Hazard » Restricted List

These sources refer directly to this chemical:

  • Candidate Chemical List
    CA SCP - Candidate Chemicals
    California Department of Toxic Substance Control (CA DTSC)
  • Substances selected for RMOA or hazard assessment
    EU - PACT-RMOA Substances
    European Union / European Commission (EU EC)
  • Antimicrobials
    GSPI - Six Classes of Problematic Chemicals
    Green Science Policy Institute (GSPI)
  • Ingredients that are Restricted for Use in Cosmetic Products
    Health Canada - Cosmetic Ingredient Hotlist
    Health Canada
  • Chemicals of High Concern
    MDH - Chemicals of High Concern and Priority Chemicals
    Minnesota Department of Public Health
  • Annex II - Prohibited Substances
    EU - Cosmetics Regulation
    European Union / European Commission (EU EC)
  • CFP EU Candidate SVHC List
    CPA - Chemical Footprint
    Clean Production Action (CPA)
  • Declarable and Reference Substance Lists (DSL and RSL)
    IEC 62474 - Material Declaration for Products of and for the Electrotechnical Industry
    International Electrotechnical Commission
  • Cosmetics & Personal Care Products
    C2C Certified v4 Product Standard Restricted Substances List (RSL) - Effective July 1, 2022
    Cradle to Cradle Products Innovation Institute (C2CPII)
  • Food Contact Chemicals Database Version 5.0
    Food Contact Chemicals Database (FCCdb)
    Food Packaging Forum
  • Food Contact Chemicals of Concern List (FCCoCL) - TIER 3
    Food 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 v2.0
    ZDHC - MRSL v2.0
    Zero Discharge of Hazardous Waste Chemicals Programme
  • FPF Priority Substance List from FCCdb
    FPF Priority Substance List from FCCdb
    Food Packaging Forum
  • Food Packaging Forum Priority Substances List
    GreenScreen Certified Standard for Food Service Ware RSL
    Clean Production Action (CPA)
  • TSCA Chemical Substance Inventory - Active
    TSCA 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 RSL
    Clean Production Action (CPA)
  • Flame Retardants (Non-electronic)
    GreenScreen Certified Standard for Furniture & Fabrics Silver-Gold RSL
    Clean 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-1
    GreenScreen Certified Standard for Medical Supplies & Devices Silver-Gold RSL
    Clean Production Action (CPA)
  • Non-Halogenated Flame Retardants
    GreenScreen Certified Standard for Medical Supplies & Devices Bronze RSL
    Clean Production Action (CPA)
  • Non-Halogenated Flame Retardants
    GreenScreen Certified Standard for Medical Supplies & Devices Silver-Gold RSL
    Clean Production Action (CPA)

Flame Retardants » Restricted List

These sources refer to a group of compounds containing this chemical:

  • Priority Chemicals
    ME DEP - Chemicals of High Concern and Priority Chemicals
    Maine Department of Environmental Protection

Boron Compounds » Restricted List

These sources refer to a group of compounds containing this chemical:

  • Biological and Environmentally Released Materials
    C2C Certified v4 Product Standard Restricted Substances List (RSL) - Effective July 1, 2022
    Cradle to Cradle Products Innovation Institute (C2CPII)
  • Children's Products
    C2C Certified v4 Product Standard Restricted Substances List (RSL) - Effective July 1, 2022
    Cradle to Cradle Products Innovation Institute (C2CPII)
  • Substances Restricted in Toys
    The Toy Safety Directive
    European 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:

  • Antimicrobials
    GreenScreen Certified Standard for Food Service Ware RSL
    Clean 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 RSL
    Clean Production Action (CPA)
  • Antimicrobials (Surface Pathogens)
    GreenScreen Certified Standard for Medical Supplies & Devices Silver-Gold RSL
    Clean Production Action (CPA)
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How does this chemical impact the environment?Data sources

Persistent, priority red
Persistent – Does not break down readily from natural processes.
Long-term Harm To Aquatic Ecosystems, priority yellow
Long-Term Harm to Aquatic Ecosystems – Long term exposure may result in irreversible harm to fish or other aquatic organisms.

Data sources

Direct Hazard » Persistent

These sources refer directly to this chemical:

  • Persistent
    EC - CEPA DSL
    Environment Canada & Health Canada (EC)

Direct Hazard » Long-Term Harm to Aquatic Ecosystems

These sources refer directly to this chemical:

  • Designed for biocidal action
    GHS - New Zealand
    New Zealand Environmental Protection Authority (NZ EPA)
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