Sodium Zinc Cetyl Phosphate
A cosmetic ingredient used as astringent, skin conditioning, skin protecting in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Monosodium zinc di(hexadecylphosphate)
What does it do?
Sodium Zinc Cetyl Phosphate is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Astringent
tightens or contracts skin tissue and pores, often used in toners and after-shave products
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Skin conditioning
improves the appearance, feel, and condition of skin
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Skin protecting
helps shield skin from external environmental factors
EU regulatory status
This ingredient is restricted in the European Union.
Sodium Zinc Cetyl Phosphate is listed under Annex III of EU Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009 (entry 24). It is permitted only under specific conditions, concentration limits, or in particular product types.
Frequently asked questions
What is Sodium Zinc Cetyl Phosphate?
Sodium Zinc Cetyl Phosphate is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Monosodium zinc di(hexadecylphosphate)
Is Sodium Zinc Cetyl Phosphate allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Only with restrictions. Sodium Zinc Cetyl Phosphate is permitted in EU cosmetics only under specific conditions defined in Annex III of Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Sodium Zinc Cetyl Phosphate do in cosmetic products?
Sodium Zinc Cetyl Phosphate is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: astringent, skin conditioning, skin protecting.
What is the CAS number of Sodium Zinc Cetyl Phosphate?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Sodium Zinc Cetyl Phosphate is -.
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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