Zinc Ascorbate
A cosmetic ingredient used as antioxidant, oral care, skin protecting in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
L-Ascorbic acid, zinc complex
What does it do?
Zinc Ascorbate 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
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Oral care
used in oral-hygiene products such as toothpaste, mouthwash, and dental gels
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Skin protecting
helps shield skin from external environmental factors
EU regulatory status
This ingredient is restricted in the European Union.
Zinc Ascorbate 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 Zinc Ascorbate?
Zinc Ascorbate is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. L-Ascorbic acid, zinc complex
Is Zinc Ascorbate allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Only with restrictions. Zinc Ascorbate is permitted in EU cosmetics only under specific conditions defined in Annex III of Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Zinc Ascorbate do in cosmetic products?
Zinc Ascorbate is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: antioxidant, oral care, skin protecting.
What is the CAS number of Zinc Ascorbate?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Zinc Ascorbate is 134343-96-7.
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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