Zinc Rosinate
A cosmetic ingredient used as anticaking, opacifying, viscosity controlling in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Resin acids and Rosin acids, zinc salts
What does it do?
Zinc Rosinate 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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Opacifying
makes a transparent or translucent formulation opaque or pearlescent
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Viscosity controlling
adjusts the thickness or flow of a formulation
EU regulatory status
Zinc Rosinate 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 Rosinate?
Zinc Rosinate is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Resin acids and Rosin acids, zinc salts
Is Zinc Rosinate allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Zinc Rosinate is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Zinc Rosinate do in cosmetic products?
Zinc Rosinate is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: anticaking, opacifying, viscosity controlling.
What is the CAS number of Zinc Rosinate?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Zinc Rosinate is 9010-69-9.
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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