Zinc Borosilicate
A cosmetic ingredient used as bulking in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Glass, borosilicate, an amorphous substance of imprecise composition formed by the fusion of silica in the presence of significant levels of boron oxide, sodium oxide and zinc oxide
What does it do?
Zinc Borosilicate is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Bulking
adds volume or mass to a product without significantly changing its other properties
EU regulatory status
Zinc Borosilicate 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 Zinc Borosilicate?
Zinc Borosilicate is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Glass, borosilicate, an amorphous substance of imprecise composition formed by the fusion of silica in the presence of significant levels of boron oxide, sodium oxide and zinc oxide
Is Zinc Borosilicate allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Zinc Borosilicate is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Zinc Borosilicate do in cosmetic products?
Zinc Borosilicate is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: bulking.
What is the CAS number of Zinc Borosilicate?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Zinc Borosilicate is 37341-47-2.
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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