Zinc Oxide
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- INCI Name
- Zinc oxide
- English name
- Zinc Oxide
- CAS No.
- 1314-13-2
- CE No.
- 215-222-5
Origins
- Mineral
CosIng functions
- Bulking Agent
- Skin Protecting Agent
- UV Absorber
- Colorant (White)
Regulation
European Union
As colorant
• May be used in all types of cosmetic products
• To identify the colorant allowed for use in European Union, the INCI name
CI 77947
must be used
As UV filter
• Maximum concentration in ready for use preparation: 25%*
• Other restrictions: Not to be used in applications that may lead to exposure of the end-user's lungs by inhalation
• When used as an active drug ingredient, the established drug name is
Zinc Oxide
*In case of combined use of zinc oxide and zinc oxide (nano), the sum shall not exceed the limit of 25 %.
Also see the conditions of use of zinc oxide in its nan-form as a UV-filter
US
As colorant
• May be used in all types of cosmetic products.
• To identify the colorant meeting the requirement for labeling purposes in the US, the INCI name
Zinc Oxide
must be used.
As UV filter
• When used as an active drug ingredient, the established drug name is
Zinc Oxide
.
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