Zinc Ricinoleate
A cosmetic ingredient used as anticaking, deodorant, opacifying in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Zinc diricinoleate
What does it do?
Zinc Ricinoleate is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Anticaking
prevents powders from clumping or caking, keeping them free-flowing
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Deodorant
reduces or masks unpleasant body odour
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Opacifying
makes a transparent or translucent formulation opaque or pearlescent
EU regulatory status
Zinc Ricinoleate 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 Ricinoleate?
Zinc Ricinoleate is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Zinc diricinoleate
Is Zinc Ricinoleate allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Zinc Ricinoleate is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Zinc Ricinoleate do in cosmetic products?
Zinc Ricinoleate is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: anticaking, deodorant, opacifying.
What is the CAS number of Zinc Ricinoleate?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Zinc Ricinoleate is 13040-19-2.
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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