murphyBoron Nitride
AKA: 10043-11-5, Elbor, Boron mononitride, Borazon, Elboron, Kubonit, Wurzin, Boron nitride (BN), Geksanit R
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OriginBoron nitride is synthesized from boron and nitrogen precursors, typically boron oxide or boric acid combined with nitrogen sources. The compound is produced through high-temperature solid-state reaction or chemical vapor deposition methods.
Boron nitride is a nitride.
Formula
BN
Mol. Weight
24.82
CAS #
10043-11-5
Form
Powder
State
Dry Powder, Other Solid; Dry Powder, Water or Solvent Wet Solid, Other Solid; Dry Powder
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
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Skin Conditioning
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Smooths skin texture
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory0 listings
🛡️Safety-assessed3 reviews →
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EWG
1
CIR
Insufficient
Pregnancy
—
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
1 study / 1 not sensitizing (CIR 632)
Mixed Skin Irritation Results
2 studies / 1 irritating / 1 not irritating / reactions weak (CIR 632)
Mixed Eye Irritation Results
2 studies / 1 irritating / 1 not irritating / reactions minimal (CIR 632)
Concentration Guide
Leave-on0.01–25%
Rinse-off0.05%
0%50%100%
CIR reported use · 2012 survey
Regulatory Agencies
Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR