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Sodium Chlorophyllin-Zinc Complex

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

What is it?

Zincate(3-), [(7S,8S)-3-carboxy-5-(carboxymethyl)-13-ethenyl-18-ethyl-7,8-dihydro-2,8,12,17-tetramethyl-21H,23H-porphine-7-propanoato(5-)-.kappa.N21,.kappa.N22,.kappa.N23,.kappa.N24]-, sodium (1:3), (SP-4-2)-

What does it do?

Sodium Chlorophyllin-Zinc Complex is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:

  • Antioxidant

    neutralises free radicals to slow oxidative damage to the formulation or skin

EU regulatory status

Sodium Chlorophyllin-Zinc Complex 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 Sodium Chlorophyllin-Zinc Complex?

Sodium Chlorophyllin-Zinc Complex is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Zincate(3-), [(7S,8S)-3-carboxy-5-(carboxymethyl)-13-ethenyl-18-ethyl-7,8-dihydro-2,8,12,17-tetramethyl-21H,23H-porphine-7-propanoato(5-)-.kappa.N21,.kappa.N22,.kappa.N23,.kappa.N24]-, sodium (1:3), (SP-4-2)-

Is Sodium Chlorophyllin-Zinc Complex allowed in cosmetics in the EU?

Yes. Sodium Chlorophyllin-Zinc Complex is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.

What does Sodium Chlorophyllin-Zinc Complex do in cosmetic products?

Sodium Chlorophyllin-Zinc Complex is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: antioxidant.

What is the CAS number of Sodium Chlorophyllin-Zinc Complex?

The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Sodium Chlorophyllin-Zinc Complex is 152695-46-0.

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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: 21/01/2014