Zinc Lactate

INCI: ZINC LACTATE

CAS Number
16039-53-5
Function
Deodorant (reduces/masks body odour)
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status restricted
EU Max Conc. 1%
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Oral LD50 between 500โ€“2000 mg/kg in rats; GRAS for food supplements (EU legislation); cosmetic use not separately restricted by FDA

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Water-soluble = subject to EU Annex III 1% zinc cap; monitor aggregate zinc exposure if combined with other zinc salts; mouthwash use limited to 0.1% zinc per BfR

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Concern Level: Low

Regulatory Flags

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Zinc Lactate safe in cosmetics?

Water-soluble = subject to EU Annex III 1% zinc cap; monitor aggregate zinc exposure if combined with other zinc salts; mouthwash use limited to 0.1% zinc per BfR The EU classifies Zinc Lactate as "restricted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Zinc Lactate allowed in the EU?

Zinc Lactate EU regulatory status: restricted. Maximum allowed concentration: 1%. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Zinc Lactate do in cosmetics?

Zinc Lactate functions as: Deodorant (reduces/masks body odour). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 16039-53-5.

What is the Margin of Safety for Zinc Lactate?

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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