Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Very limited individual toxicological data; no reported commercial cosmetic uses; safety relies on read-across from zinc chloride and other zinc salts
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Zinc Chloride Hydroxide safe in cosmetics?
Very limited individual toxicological data; no reported commercial cosmetic uses; safety relies on read-across from zinc chloride and other zinc salts The EU classifies Zinc Chloride Hydroxide as "restricted". Safety rating: GOOD.
Is Zinc Chloride Hydroxide allowed in the EU?
Zinc Chloride Hydroxide EU regulatory status: restricted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Zinc Chloride Hydroxide do in cosmetics?
Zinc Chloride Hydroxide functions as: Skin conditioning agent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 12167-79-2 / 55802-61-4.
What is the Margin of Safety for Zinc Chloride Hydroxide?
adequate 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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