Aminopropyl Zinc Polysilsesquioxane Chloride

INCI: AMINOPROPYL ZINC POLYSILSESQUIOXANE CHLORIDE

CAS Number
Not individually assigned (polymeric)
Function
Antimicrobial, Skin Conditioning — zinc-functionalized polysilsesquioxane
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes CIR reviewed polysilsesquioxanes as a group and concluded safe in present practices

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
not established
Dermal Absorption
negligible
Sensitization
low

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Expert Verdict

Antimicrobial function may trigger preservative classification scrutiny under EU Reg 1223/2009 Annex V; if functioning as a preservative, must be listed in Annex V to be legal. Zinc release profile should be characterized by supplier.

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Concern Level: Moderate

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Aminopropyl Zinc Polysilsesquioxane Chloride safe in cosmetics?

Antimicrobial function may trigger preservative classification scrutiny under EU Reg 1223/2009 Annex V; if functioning as a preservative, must be listed in Annex V to be legal. Zinc release profile should be characterized by supplier. The EU classifies Aminopropyl Zinc Polysilsesquioxane Chloride as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Aminopropyl Zinc Polysilsesquioxane Chloride allowed in the EU?

Aminopropyl Zinc Polysilsesquioxane Chloride EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Aminopropyl Zinc Polysilsesquioxane Chloride do in cosmetics?

Aminopropyl Zinc Polysilsesquioxane Chloride functions as: Antimicrobial, Skin Conditioning — zinc-functionalized polysilsesquioxane. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not individually assigned (polymeric).

What is the Margin of Safety for Aminopropyl Zinc Polysilsesquioxane Chloride?

not established The Margin of Safety (MoS) is calculated using SCCS methodology. A MoS above 100 is generally considered safe. Use the MoS Calculator tool to calculate MoS for your specific formulation and product category.

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