Good Cosmetic Ingredient

Zinc Coco-Sulfate

INCI: ZINC COCO-SULFATE

CAS Number
Not readily available (sometimes referenced under general zinc alkyl sulfate entries)
Function
Surfactant–cleansing, emulsifying agent
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status restricted
US Notes Not specifically restricted; no standalone CIR review

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
adequate
Dermal Absorption
low
Sensitization
moderate

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Expert Verdict

Unlike zinc coceth sulfate, this is NOT ethoxylated so no 1,4-dioxane concern; standard anionic surfactant irritation potential at high concentrations; zinc ion release may provide anti-bacterial benefit but should be factored into total zinc exposure calculations

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Concern Level: Moderate

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Zinc Coco-Sulfate safe in cosmetics?

Unlike zinc coceth sulfate, this is NOT ethoxylated so no 1,4-dioxane concern; standard anionic surfactant irritation potential at high concentrations; zinc ion release may provide anti-bacterial benefit but should be factored into total zinc exposure calculations The EU classifies Zinc Coco-Sulfate as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Zinc Coco-Sulfate allowed in the EU?

Zinc Coco-Sulfate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Zinc Coco-Sulfate do in cosmetics?

Zinc Coco-Sulfate functions as: Surfactant–cleansing, emulsifying agent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not readily available (sometimes referenced under general zinc alkyl sulfate entries).

What is the Margin of Safety for Zinc Coco-Sulfate?

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.

Compliance Tools

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