Zinc/strontium Fluoride Hydroxyapatite
A cosmetic ingredient used as antiplaque in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Zinc/Strontium Fluoride Hydroxyapatite is the inorganic compound synthesized by the neutralization of an aqueous suspension of calcium hydroxide, zinc hydroxide, calcium carbonate, strontium carbonate with sodium fluorophosphate and phosphoric acid.
What does it do?
Zinc/strontium Fluoride Hydroxyapatite is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
-
Antiplaque
reduces dental plaque, used in toothpastes and mouthwashes
EU regulatory status
Zinc/strontium Fluoride Hydroxyapatite 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/strontium Fluoride Hydroxyapatite?
Zinc/strontium Fluoride Hydroxyapatite is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Zinc/Strontium Fluoride Hydroxyapatite is the inorganic compound synthesized by the neutralization of an aqueous suspension of calcium hydroxide, zinc hydroxide, calcium carbonate, strontium carbonate with sodium fluorophosphate and phosphoric acid.
Is Zinc/strontium Fluoride Hydroxyapatite allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Zinc/strontium Fluoride Hydroxyapatite is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Zinc/strontium Fluoride Hydroxyapatite do in cosmetic products?
Zinc/strontium Fluoride Hydroxyapatite is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: antiplaque.
Related ingredients
Source: EU CosIng database (European Commission). This page is derived from public-sector information published by the European Commission. · Last updated: 24/04/2014