Sodium Zinc Histidine Dithiooctanamide
A cosmetic ingredient used as antioxidant in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
N(2)-(5-(1,3-Dithia-2-zincacyclohex-4-yl)pentanoylhistidine
What does it do?
Sodium Zinc Histidine Dithiooctanamide is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Antioxidant
neutralises free radicals to slow oxidative damage to the formulation or skin
EU regulatory status
This ingredient is restricted in the European Union.
Sodium Zinc Histidine Dithiooctanamide 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 Histidine Dithiooctanamide?
Sodium Zinc Histidine Dithiooctanamide is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. N(2)-(5-(1,3-Dithia-2-zincacyclohex-4-yl)pentanoylhistidine
Is Sodium Zinc Histidine Dithiooctanamide allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Only with restrictions. Sodium Zinc Histidine Dithiooctanamide is permitted in EU cosmetics only under specific conditions defined in Annex III of Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Sodium Zinc Histidine Dithiooctanamide do in cosmetic products?
Sodium Zinc Histidine Dithiooctanamide is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: antioxidant.
What is the CAS number of Sodium Zinc Histidine Dithiooctanamide?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Sodium Zinc Histidine Dithiooctanamide 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