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Indium Silver Zinc Diethyldithiocarbamate Nitrate

A cosmetic ingredient used as abrasive, colorant in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.

What is it?

Indium Silver Zinc Diethyldithiocarbamate Nitrate is the complex formed by the reaction of zinc nitrate, silver nitrate, indium nitrate and sodium diethyldithiocarbamate.

What does it do?

Indium Silver Zinc Diethyldithiocarbamate Nitrate is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:

Abrasive
removes material from the skin or other surface, used in scrubs and toothpaste
Colorant
imparts colour to a cosmetic product

EU regulatory status

Indium Silver Zinc Diethyldithiocarbamate Nitrate 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 Indium Silver Zinc Diethyldithiocarbamate Nitrate?

Indium Silver Zinc Diethyldithiocarbamate Nitrate is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Indium Silver Zinc Diethyldithiocarbamate Nitrate is the complex formed by the reaction of zinc nitrate, silver nitrate, indium nitrate and sodium diethyldithiocarbamate.

Is Indium Silver Zinc Diethyldithiocarbamate Nitrate allowed in cosmetics in the EU?

Yes. Indium Silver Zinc Diethyldithiocarbamate Nitrate is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.

What does Indium Silver Zinc Diethyldithiocarbamate Nitrate do in cosmetic products?

Indium Silver Zinc Diethyldithiocarbamate Nitrate is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: abrasive, colorant.

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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: 08/10/2014