Zinc Lactate
A cosmetic ingredient used as deodorant in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Zinc dilactate
What does it do?
Zinc Lactate is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Deodorant
reduces or masks unpleasant body odour
EU regulatory status
This ingredient is restricted in the European Union.
Zinc Lactate 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 Lactate?
Zinc Lactate is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Zinc dilactate
Is Zinc Lactate allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Only with restrictions. Zinc Lactate is permitted in EU cosmetics only under specific conditions defined in Annex III of Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Zinc Lactate do in cosmetic products?
Zinc Lactate is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: deodorant.
What is the CAS number of Zinc Lactate?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Zinc Lactate is 16039-53-5.
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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