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BORIC ACID

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COMMONLY FOUND IN

cleaner, bathroom, general cleaner, toilet bowl laundry additive laundry additive, stain remover laundry detergent laundry detergent, he/high efficiency products for babies

SYNONYMS

Q3234481, J-006564, EINECS 236-659-8, METABORIC ACID (HBO2), BHO2, 13460-50-9, BORIC ACID (HBO2), METABORIC ACID, OXOBORINIC ACID, BORIC ACID?

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EWG VERIFIED products cannot contain this ingredient without adequate substantiation.

Common Concerns

See how this product scores for common concerns.

No Data

Asthma / Respiratory
No Data

Skin Allergies & Irritation
HIGH

Developmental & Reproductive Toxicity
No Data

Cancer
No Data

Environment

Top Scoring Factors

Evidence of developmental/endocrine/reproductive effects

Ingredient concerns

CONCERNS

Health Issue	Level of Concern	Source

Clear evidence of endocrine disruption in at least one animal study	high	EU Endocrine: EU Endocrine Disrupters
May damage fertility.	high	EU GHS Hazard Labeling Codes: GHS Hazard Codes
May damage the unborn child.	high	EU GHS Hazard Labeling Codes: GHS Hazard Codes
NTP Toxcast scored 1.5-2.5	some	National Toxicology Program (NTP): EWG Toxcast Analysis

Understanding scores

EWG provides information on cleaning product ingredients from the published scientific literature, to supplement incomplete data available from companies and the government. The ratings indicate the relative level of concern posed by exposure to the ingredients in this product - not the product itself - compared to other product formulations. The ratings reflect potential health hazards but do not account for the level of exposure or individual susceptibility, factors which determine actual health risks, if any.

HOW WE DETERMINE SCORES

Hazard score

The Healthy Cleaning ingredient hazard score, from A to F, reflects known and suspected hazards linked to the ingredients. The EWG VERIFIED^® mark means a product meets EWG’s strictest criteria for transparency and health.