Industrial chemical
N,N-Dimethylanilinium tetrakis(pentafluorophenyl)borate
Safety score · 0–100
Avoid
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
An industrial catalyst activator used in polymer manufacture, not a legitimate cosmetic ingredient. Contains a dimethylaniline group flagged for carcinogenicity concerns and is not appropriate for skin contact.
Skin benefits
- No recognized cosmetic benefit
- Used as industrial catalyst activator in polymer chemistry
- Not intended for skin contact
Known concerns
- Industrial polymerization co-catalyst, not a cosmetic ingredient
- Contains dimethylaniline moiety, a suspected carcinogen
- Fluorinated borate raises persistence and toxicity concerns
- GHS hazard classification includes skin and eye irritation
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry: regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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