Is Zinc Borosilicate safe in cosmetics?
Zinc Borosilicate has a safety rating of "EXCELLENT" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
Zinc Borosilicate
INCI: ZINC BOROSILICATE
Zinc Borosilicate (CAS 37341-47-2) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Bulking agent. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Bulking agent
Safety Rating
EXCELLENT
Chemistry & Identifiers
IUPAC Name
zinc;boric acid;dihydroxy(dioxido)silane
InChIKey
ZFZQOKHLXAVJIF-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Not restricted; CIR Panel concluded safe as used in cosmetic formulations
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Zinc Borosilicate.
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Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
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Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Zinc Borosilicate.
Chemical Function
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Zinc Borosilicate allowed in the EU?
Zinc Borosilicate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Zinc Borosilicate do in cosmetics?
Zinc Borosilicate functions as: Bulking agent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 37341-47-2.
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