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Antimicrobial

ZINC CHLORIDE

CAS 7646-85-7 Updated
42

Safety score · 0–100

Moderate

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

About

An astringent zinc salt used at low levels in mouthwash and antiperspirants. Corrosive in concentrated form — only safe in finished cosmetics at very dilute, buffered levels.

Function

ANTIMICROBIALASTRINGENTORAL CARESOOTHING

Skin benefits

  • Antimicrobial
  • Astringent
  • Used in oral care

Known concerns

  • Corrosive in concentration
  • Skin and eye irritant
  • Aquatic toxicity

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

PC

PubChem

U.S. NIH compound data, GHS hazard codes and toxicity literature.

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