What is it?
Dialuminium-zinc-tetraoxide
What does it do?
Aluminum Zinc Oxide is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Binding
holds the components of a formulation together, especially in pressed powders and compact makeup
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Bulking
adds volume or mass to a product without significantly changing its other properties
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Deodorant
reduces or masks unpleasant body odour
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Opacifying
makes a transparent or translucent formulation opaque or pearlescent
EU regulatory status
Aluminum Zinc Oxide is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the European Union under Regulation 1223/2009. It is not subject to a specific Annex restriction at the time of writing.
Frequently asked questions
What is Aluminum Zinc Oxide?
Aluminum Zinc Oxide is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Dialuminium-zinc-tetraoxide
Is Aluminum Zinc Oxide allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Aluminum Zinc Oxide is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Aluminum Zinc Oxide do in cosmetic products?
Aluminum Zinc Oxide is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: binding, bulking, deodorant, opacifying.
What is the CAS number of Aluminum Zinc Oxide?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Aluminum Zinc Oxide is 12068-53-0.
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Source: EU CosIng database (European Commission). This page is derived from public-sector information published by the European Commission. · Last updated: 15/10/2010