Allowed in EU

Zinc Carbonate Hydroxide

A cosmetic ingredient used as buffering, bulking in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.

What is it?

Zinc carbonate hydroxide

What does it do?

Zinc Carbonate Hydroxide is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:

Buffering
stabilises the pH of a product
Bulking
adds volume or mass to a product without significantly changing its other properties

EU regulatory status

Zinc Carbonate Hydroxide 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 Carbonate Hydroxide?

Zinc Carbonate Hydroxide is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Zinc carbonate hydroxide

Is Zinc Carbonate Hydroxide allowed in cosmetics in the EU?

Yes. Zinc Carbonate Hydroxide is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.

What does Zinc Carbonate Hydroxide do in cosmetic products?

Zinc Carbonate Hydroxide is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: buffering, bulking.

What is the CAS number of Zinc Carbonate Hydroxide?

The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Zinc Carbonate Hydroxide is 150607-22-0.

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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