Is ZEIN safe in cosmetics?
ZEIN has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: permitted.
Good
Cosmetic Ingredient
ZEIN
ZEIN (CAS 9010-66-6) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Film Forming, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Film Forming, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning
Safety Rating
GOOD
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
Not specifically regulated
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Additional Ingredient Properties
1 property record from structured ingredient metadata.
sensory
{"silky": "gel-like", "smooth, glides easily": "smooth, water-resistant", "dry-touch, non-greasy": "protected, smooth", "instant": "moderate", "low": "medium", "w/o": "w/o", "very-high": "moderate", "no": "no", "yes": "yes", "1.40": "1.24", "transparent": "translucent", "colorless": "yellow", "excellent": "fair", "light": "light", "synthetic": "botanical"}
Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Anti-caking agent
Drier
Film former
Humectant
Softener and conditioner
Regulatory List Membership (1)
FDA Substances Added to Food (EAFUS)
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for ZEIN.
Regulatory Flags
cosing-sourced
eu-permitted
skin-conditioning
hair-conditioning
needs-enrichment
fda_food_additive
Chemical Function
Film former
Softener and conditioner
Humectant
Drier
Anti-caking agent
Regulatory Lists
Canada; Personal care; Substances in PCP - Canada (4/2014)
inert_ingredient; non_food_use; Pesticides
food_additive; Substances Added to Food (formerly EAFUS) (2/2019)
Australian Status
AICIS status: listed
Frequently Asked Questions
Is ZEIN allowed in the EU?
ZEIN EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does ZEIN do in cosmetics?
ZEIN functions as: Film Forming, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 9010-66-6.
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