Allowed in EU

Zinc Talc Chloride Hydroxide

A cosmetic ingredient used as bulking, deodorant in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.

What is it?

Zinc Talc Chloride Hydroxide is the product obtained by the reaction of Talc with Zinc Chloride Hydroxide

What does it do?

Zinc Talc Chloride Hydroxide is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:

Bulking
adds volume or mass to a product without significantly changing its other properties
Deodorant
reduces or masks unpleasant body odour

EU regulatory status

Zinc Talc Chloride 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 Talc Chloride Hydroxide?

Zinc Talc Chloride Hydroxide is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Zinc Talc Chloride Hydroxide is the product obtained by the reaction of Talc with Zinc Chloride Hydroxide

Is Zinc Talc Chloride Hydroxide allowed in cosmetics in the EU?

Yes. Zinc Talc Chloride Hydroxide is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.

What does Zinc Talc Chloride Hydroxide do in cosmetic products?

Zinc Talc Chloride Hydroxide is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: bulking, deodorant.

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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: 23/05/2023