Zinc Thiosalicylate
A cosmetic ingredient used as antioxidant, hair conditioning, skin conditioning in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Zinc, bis[2-(mercapto-S)benzoato-O]-
What does it do?
Zinc Thiosalicylate is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Antioxidant
neutralises free radicals to slow oxidative damage to the formulation or skin
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Hair conditioning
improves the appearance, feel, and manageability of hair
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Skin conditioning
improves the appearance, feel, and condition of skin
EU regulatory status
This ingredient is restricted in the European Union.
Zinc Thiosalicylate 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 Thiosalicylate?
Zinc Thiosalicylate is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Zinc, bis[2-(mercapto-S)benzoato-O]-
Is Zinc Thiosalicylate allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Only with restrictions. Zinc Thiosalicylate is permitted in EU cosmetics only under specific conditions defined in Annex III of Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Zinc Thiosalicylate do in cosmetic products?
Zinc Thiosalicylate is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: antioxidant, hair conditioning, skin conditioning.
What is the CAS number of Zinc Thiosalicylate?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Zinc Thiosalicylate is 16742-82-8.
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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