Silver zinc zeolite
Safety score · 0–100
Moderate
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
About
Silver Zinc Zeolite is a cosmetic ingredient. Exercise caution due to limited available safety data.
Silver zinc zeolite is a microporous zeolite mineral containing embedded silver and zinc ions that provide antimicrobial activity through controlled release of metal ions. While silver-based antimicrobials are used in some cosmetic applications, silver zinc zeolite is subject to EU regulatory scrutiny under the Biocidal Products Regulation and may be restricted in certain cosmetic product types. The complex zeolite matrix itself raises concerns about environmental silver loading.
Skin benefits
- Antimicrobial preservation
- Antibacterial activity for product stability
Known concerns
- Environmental silver discharge concerns
- Potential metal ion sensitization
- Biocidal product regulation compliance required
- Restricted in some cosmetic applications
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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