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Skin Conditioning

ZINC ACETATE

CAS 557-34-6(anhydrous)/5970-45-6 (hydrate) Updated
70

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.

About

A zinc salt used as a mild astringent and antimicrobial. Safe at low cosmetic levels, though concentrated raw material is an eye irritant and aquatic toxin.

Function

ANTIMICROBIALASTRINGENTORAL CARESKIN PROTECTING

Skin benefits

  • Astringent and mildly antimicrobial
  • Source of zinc for skin
  • Used in oral and topical formulas
  • Buffering and pH adjustment

Known concerns

  • GHS H318 eye damage in raw form
  • Aquatic toxicity warnings
  • Should be used at low cosmetic %

References

EU

EU CosIng database

European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.

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