Sodium Zinc Polyitaconate
A cosmetic ingredient used as deodorant in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Sodium Zinc Polyitaconate is product obtained by the reaction of Sodium Polyitaconate with Zinc Oxide, neutralized by potassium hydroxide.
What does it do?
Sodium Zinc Polyitaconate is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Deodorant
reduces or masks unpleasant body odour
EU regulatory status
Sodium Zinc Polyitaconate 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 Zinc Polyitaconate?
Sodium Zinc Polyitaconate is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Sodium Zinc Polyitaconate is product obtained by the reaction of Sodium Polyitaconate with Zinc Oxide, neutralized by potassium hydroxide.
Is Sodium Zinc Polyitaconate allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Sodium Zinc Polyitaconate is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Sodium Zinc Polyitaconate do in cosmetic products?
Sodium Zinc Polyitaconate is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: deodorant.
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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: 23/05/2023