Zinc Salicylate
A cosmetic ingredient used as antimicrobial in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Zinc Disalicylate
What does it do?
Zinc Salicylate is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Antimicrobial
kills or inhibits the growth of microorganisms
EU regulatory status
This ingredient is restricted in the European Union.
Zinc Salicylate 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 Salicylate?
Zinc Salicylate is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Zinc Disalicylate
Is Zinc Salicylate allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Only with restrictions. Zinc Salicylate is permitted in EU cosmetics only under specific conditions defined in Annex III of Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Zinc Salicylate do in cosmetic products?
Zinc Salicylate is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: antimicrobial.
What is the CAS number of Zinc Salicylate?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Zinc Salicylate is 16283-36-6.
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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