Zinc Linoleate Hydroxide
A cosmetic ingredient used as fragrance, hair conditioning, perfuming in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Zinc Linoleate Hydroxide is the product obtained by the reaction of Linoleic Acid and zinc chloride neutralized by sodium hydroxide
What does it do?
Zinc Linoleate Hydroxide is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
-
Fragrance
provides scent or masks the natural odour of other ingredients
-
Hair conditioning
improves the appearance, feel, and manageability of hair
-
Perfuming
adds scent to a cosmetic product
-
Skin conditioning
improves the appearance, feel, and condition of skin
-
Skin protecting
helps shield skin from external environmental factors
-
Uv absorber
absorbs ultraviolet light, used in sunscreens and to protect formulations from UV degradation
EU regulatory status
Zinc Linoleate 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 Linoleate Hydroxide?
Zinc Linoleate Hydroxide is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Zinc Linoleate Hydroxide is the product obtained by the reaction of Linoleic Acid and zinc chloride neutralized by sodium hydroxide
Is Zinc Linoleate Hydroxide allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Zinc Linoleate Hydroxide is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Zinc Linoleate Hydroxide do in cosmetic products?
Zinc Linoleate Hydroxide is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: fragrance, hair conditioning, perfuming, skin conditioning, skin protecting, uv absorber.
What is the CAS number of Zinc Linoleate Hydroxide?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Zinc Linoleate Hydroxide is -.
Related ingredients
Source: EU CosIng database (European Commission). This page is derived from public-sector information published by the European Commission. · Last updated: 15/10/2010