Moderate Cosmetic Ingredient GHS Classified

ZINC NITRATE

CAS Number
7779-88-6
Function
Skin Conditioning
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status Restricted
EU Max Conc. III/24
🇺🇸 US Status allowed
US Notes Allowed — CIR review concluded safe as used when formulated to be non-irritating. The oral LD₅₀ of Zinc Nitrate hexahydrate is 926 mg/kg in mice and 1330 mg/kg in rats .

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GHS Hazard Classification

Globally Harmonized System classification per ECHA C&L inventory and ILO/WHO International Chemical Safety Cards.

Signal Word
DANGER
Pictograms
flam circle; excl mark;warn; enviro;aqua
Hazard Statements
May intensify fire; oxidizer Harmful if swallowed Causes skin and eye irritation May cause respiratory irritation Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects
Short-term Exposure Effects
The substance is irritating to the eyes, skin and respiratory tract.
Routes of Exposure
The substance can be absorbed into the body by ingestion.

Expert Verdict

ZINC NITRATE is listed in the EU CosIng database with functions: Skin Conditioning It is restricted under EU Cosmetics Regulation. Restriction: III/24.

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Concern Level: Medium

Regulatory Flags

cosing-sourced eu-restricted skin-conditioning needs-enrichment

Frequently Asked Questions

Is ZINC NITRATE safe in cosmetics?

ZINC NITRATE is listed in the EU CosIng database with functions: Skin Conditioning It is restricted under EU Cosmetics Regulation. Restriction: III/24. The EU classifies ZINC NITRATE as "Restricted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is ZINC NITRATE allowed in the EU?

ZINC NITRATE EU regulatory status: Restricted. Maximum allowed concentration: III/24. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does ZINC NITRATE do in cosmetics?

ZINC NITRATE functions as: Skin Conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 7779-88-6.

Is ZINC NITRATE classified as hazardous under GHS?

ZINC NITRATE carries a GHS signal word of "DANGER". Hazard statements: May intensify fire; oxidizer Harmful if swallowed Causes skin and eye irritation May cause respiratory irritation Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects. This classification is based on the ILO/WHO International Chemical Safety Card and ECHA C&L inventory data. Note: GHS classification applies to the pure substance — at cosmetic use concentrations, hazard thresholds may not be met.

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