Is ZINC used in cosmetics?
Yes, ZINC is also indexed as a cosmetic ingredient under the name ZINC. View the full cosmetic safety profile on the ingredient page for detailed safety data, SCCS opinions, and regulatory status.
Cosmetic Ingredient
ZINC
CAS 7440-66-6
ZINC (CAS 7440-66-6) is a chemical substance. Key regulatory status: cosmetic ingredient cross-reference; source data from ILO ICSC.
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noael studies public
NOAEL studies
0
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chemical inventory jurisdictions
Regulatory lists
0
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eu clp annex vi
GHS signal
Not classified
Chemical Identity
CAS, identifiers, formula, and alternate names for the matched substance record.
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DSSTox identifiers
2 fields
Name
ZINC
CAS Number
7440-66-6
ICSC Chemical Safety
International Chemical Safety Card hazard and exposure summary.
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ILO/WHO International Chemical Safety Cards
1 records
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| GHS Signal Word | DANGER |
| GHS Hazard Statements | Catches fire spontaneously if exposed to air In contact with water releases flammable gases which may ignite spontaneously Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects |
| Short-term Effects | May cause mechanical irritation to the eyes and respiratory tract. Inhalation of the respirable fraction may cause metal fume fever. This may result in influenza-like symptoms. The effects may be delayed up to 48 hours. |
| Long-term Effects | Repeated or prolonged contact with skin may cause dermatitis. Repeated or prolonged inhalation may cause effects on the lungs. This may result in reduced lung function . |
| Routes of Exposure | The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation. |
Cosmetic Safety Profile
Same-CAS cosmetic ingredient record for cross-vertical context.
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CosIng / Ingredients DB
EU Status
permitted
Max
-
Category
Antioxidant
Pharmaceutical Data
Same-CAS pharmaceutical records from drug and bioactivity sources.
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EMBL-EBI ChEMBL
CHEMBL1201279
ChEMBL Phase
Not listed
Adverse Events
3824
Bioactivity
1
Cannabis Data
Same-CAS cannabis compliance and lab records where available.
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Cannabis regulatory / lab data
efsa substances
1 cannabis record found in efsa substances.
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Where does the safety data for ZINC come from?
Safety data is sourced from ILO/WHO ICSC, CosIng / Ingredients DB, ChEMBL / DailyMed, cannabis regulatory/lab databases. All data traces to primary regulatory sources and is updated from official government databases.
Is ZINC used outside industrial chemicals?
ZINC also appears in cosmetics, pharmaceutical, cannabis databases.