Zinc Citrate
A cosmetic ingredient used as antiplaque, oral care in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Trizinc dicitrate
What does it do?
Zinc Citrate is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Antiplaque
reduces dental plaque, used in toothpastes and mouthwashes
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Oral care
used in oral-hygiene products such as toothpaste, mouthwash, and dental gels
EU regulatory status
This ingredient is restricted in the European Union.
Zinc Citrate 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 Citrate?
Zinc Citrate is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Trizinc dicitrate
Is Zinc Citrate allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Only with restrictions. Zinc Citrate is permitted in EU cosmetics only under specific conditions defined in Annex III of Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Zinc Citrate do in cosmetic products?
Zinc Citrate is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: antiplaque, oral care.
What is the CAS number of Zinc Citrate?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Zinc Citrate is 546-46-3.
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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