Is Zinc Ricinoleate safe in cosmetics?
Zinc Ricinoleate has a safety rating of "EXCELLENT" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
Excellent
Active Ingredient
Zinc Ricinoleate
INCI: ZINC RICINOLEATE
Zinc Ricinoleate (CAS 13040-19-2) is a cosmetic active ingredient functioning as Deodorant; odor molecule absorption and trapping via porous zinc salt of. NOAEL 31.52 mg/kg bw/day (cross-referenced against ToxValDB ECHA IUCLID); EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Deodorant; odor molecule absorption and trapping via porous zinc salt of ricinoleic acid. Does not inhibit sweating; acts by binding and neutralizing malodor compounds rather than antimicrobial action.
Safety Rating
EXCELLENT
Chemistry & Identifiers
IUPAC Name
zinc bis((Z,12R)-12-hydroxyoctadec-9-enoate)
InChIKey
GAWWVVGZMLGEIW-GNNYBVKZSA-L
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Widely permitted with no specific concentration restriction. Non-antimicrobial odor neutralizer with important safety distinction for intimate area use.
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Zinc Ricinoleate.
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Pre-Calculated Safety Assessment
Pre-calculated NOAEL → SED → MoS audit trail for Zinc Ricinoleate across SCCS product categories, with measured dermal absorption where available.
ECHA REACH Registration
European Chemicals Agency REACH dossier and Substances of Very High Concern listing.
Registration Type
Full
Tonnage Band
100 - 1,000 tonnes
Substance Type
SUBSTANCE
SVHC Candidate
No
Additional Ingredient Properties
5 property records from structured ingredient metadata.
acne
{"cas_number": "13040-19-2", "anti_acne_mechanism": "antibacterial", "comedogenicity_rating_0_to_5": "1", "acne_type_efficacy": "inflammatory", "p_acnes_mic_ug_per_ml": ">500", "sebum_reduction_pct_clinical": "5-10", "prescription_required_usa": "No", "otc_drug_monograph_category": "No", "max_otc_concentration_pct": "No limit", "japan_quasi_drug_anti_acne": "No", "korea_functional_cosmetic_acne": …
deodorant
{"cas_number": "13040-19-2", "ingredient_class": "odor_absorber", "mechanism_of_action": "odor_absorption", "antiperspirant_efficacy_sweat_reduction_pct": "0", "deodorant_efficacy_hours": "8-16", "odor_reduction_pct": "50-75", "bacteriostatic": "no", "bactericidal": "no", "microbiome_impact": "neutral", "axillary_microbiome_effect": "minimal", "sweat_absorption_capacity": "low", "odor_molecule_bin…
ecotoxicity
{"biodegradable": "yes", "biodegradation_days": "60-90", "bioaccumulative": "no", "aquatic_toxicity_level": "low", "coral_reef_safe": "yes", "marine_toxicity": "low aquatic toxicity", "freshwater_toxicity": "minimal impact", "endocrine_disruptor": "no", "persistent_organic_pollutant": "no", "microplastic": "no", "nano_particle": "no", "hawaii_banned": "no", "eu_restricted_environmental": "no", "pa…
mineral_clay
{"cas_number": "13040-19-2", "ingredient_class": "zinc_compound", "chemical_formula": "Zinc ricinoleate", "mineral_origin": "synthetic", "particle_size_range_um": "1-20", "surface_area_m2_per_g": "3-15", "crystal_structure": "amorphous", "color_appearance": "cream", "opacity": "opaque", "refractive_index": "1.12", "oil_absorption_g_per_100g": "40-100", "water_absorption_capacity": "low", "surface_…
self_tanning
{"cas_number": "13040-19-2", "ingredient_class": "other", "tanning_mechanism": "other", "color_development_onset_hours": "0.0", "full_color_development_hours": "0", "color_duration_days": "0", "DHA_concentration_if_applicable_pct": "0", "erythrulose_concentration_pct": "0", "pH_dependent_color": "no", "formaldehyde_release_concern": "no", "formaldehyde_release_ppm": "0", "AGE_formation_concern": "…
Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Anti-caking agent
Catalyst
Deodorizer
Drier
Fragrance
No specific technical function
Opacifer
Regulatory List Membership (3)
IFRA Fragrance Transparency List
EPA Safer Chemical Ingredients List (SCIL)
FDA Indirect Food Contact Additives
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Zinc Ricinoleate.
Regulatory Flags
natural-deodorant-active
deodorant-not-antiperspirant
odor-complexation
zinc
well-tolerated
natural-origin
microbiome-friendly
selective-antimicrobial
roll-on-active
epa_safer_alternative
ifra_fragrance
Chemical Function
Deodorizer
Opacifer
Anti-caking agent
Fragrance
No specific technical function
Catalyst
Drier
Regulatory Lists
IFRA Transparency
Indirect additives food contact (10/2018)
SCIL (9/2019)
Australian Status
AICIS status: listed
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Zinc Ricinoleate allowed in the EU?
Zinc Ricinoleate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Zinc Ricinoleate do in cosmetics?
Zinc Ricinoleate functions as: Deodorant; odor molecule absorption and trapping via porous zinc salt of ricinoleic acid. Does not inhibit sweating; acts by binding and neutralizing malodor compounds rather than antimicrobial action.. It is classified as a Active Ingredient in our database. CAS number: 13040-19-2.
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