Zinc Glucoheptonate
A cosmetic ingredient used as skin conditioning in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Zinc, bis [(2.xi.)-D-gluco-heptonato]-
What does it do?
Zinc Glucoheptonate is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Skin conditioning
improves the appearance, feel, and condition of skin
EU regulatory status
This ingredient is restricted in the European Union.
Zinc Glucoheptonate 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 Glucoheptonate?
Zinc Glucoheptonate is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Zinc, bis [(2.xi.)-D-gluco-heptonato]-
Is Zinc Glucoheptonate allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Only with restrictions. Zinc Glucoheptonate is permitted in EU cosmetics only under specific conditions defined in Annex III of Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Zinc Glucoheptonate do in cosmetic products?
Zinc Glucoheptonate is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: skin conditioning.
What is the CAS number of Zinc Glucoheptonate?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Zinc Glucoheptonate is 12565-63-8.
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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