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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
Colorant (White)
Skin Protecting Agent
UV Absorber
UV Filter

Regulation

Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009, Annex IV/144 (Colorants)

Colour index Number/Name of Common Ingredients Glossary
• 77947

Colour
• White

Conditions
• Not to be used in applications that may lead to exposure of the end-user’s lungs by inhalation

Labelling
• For use as a colorant, must be declared under the INCI name: CI 77947

Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009, Annex VI/30 (UV filters)

Chemical name/INN/XAN
• Zinc Oxide

Name of Common Ingredients Glossary
• Zinc Oxide

Maximum concentration in ready for use preparation (finished cosmetic products)
• 25%*
*In case of combined use of zinc oxide and zinc oxide (nano), the sum shall not exceed 25%.

Labelling
• For use as a UV filter, must be declared under the INCI name: Zinc Oxide

COSMOS-Standard

• Listed in Annex IV - Ingredients of mineral origin allowed
• Is authorized in its nano form as a UV filter

USA and Canada

• Zinc Oxide is a filter approved up to 25%
• When used as a colorant (exempt from certification) in the United States, must be labelled with the INCI name: Zinc Oxide, and not CI 77947 as in Europe.

CLP Regulation 1272/2008, Annex VI/607-732-00-5

Classification
• Aquatic Acute 1
• Aquatic Chronic 1

Pictogram, Signal Word Codes
• GHS09
• Wng : Warning

Hazard statement Codes
• H400: Very toxic to aquatic life
• H410: Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects

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