Zinc Gluconate
A cosmetic ingredient used as deodorant, skin conditioning in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
bis(D-Gluconato-O1,O2)zinc
What does it do?
Zinc Gluconate is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Deodorant
reduces or masks unpleasant body odour
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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 Gluconate 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 Gluconate?
Zinc Gluconate is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. bis(D-Gluconato-O1,O2)zinc
Is Zinc Gluconate allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Only with restrictions. Zinc Gluconate is permitted in EU cosmetics only under specific conditions defined in Annex III of Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Zinc Gluconate do in cosmetic products?
Zinc Gluconate is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: deodorant, skin conditioning.
What is the CAS number of Zinc Gluconate?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Zinc Gluconate is 4468-02-4.
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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