Zinc Eicosapentaenoate Hydroxide
A cosmetic ingredient used as hair conditioning, skin conditioning, skin protecting in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Zinc Eicosapentaenoate Hydroxide is the product otained by the reaction of Eicospentaenoic Acid and zinc chloride neutralized with sodium hydroxide
What does it do?
Zinc Eicosapentaenoate Hydroxide is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Hair conditioning
improves the appearance, feel, and manageability of hair
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Skin conditioning
improves the appearance, feel, and condition of skin
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Skin protecting
helps shield skin from external environmental factors
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Viscosity controlling
adjusts the thickness or flow of a formulation
EU regulatory status
Zinc Eicosapentaenoate 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 Eicosapentaenoate Hydroxide?
Zinc Eicosapentaenoate Hydroxide is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Zinc Eicosapentaenoate Hydroxide is the product otained by the reaction of Eicospentaenoic Acid and zinc chloride neutralized with sodium hydroxide
Is Zinc Eicosapentaenoate Hydroxide allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Zinc Eicosapentaenoate Hydroxide is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Zinc Eicosapentaenoate Hydroxide do in cosmetic products?
Zinc Eicosapentaenoate Hydroxide is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: hair conditioning, skin conditioning, skin protecting, viscosity controlling.
What is the CAS number of Zinc Eicosapentaenoate Hydroxide?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Zinc Eicosapentaenoate Hydroxide is -.
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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