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Antimicrobial

ZINC ETHYLHEXANOATE

CAS 136-53-8 Updated
30

Safety score · 0–100

Caution

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

About

A zinc salt of 2-ethylhexanoic acid. Used as a catalyst/preservative booster. ECHA flags it as a suspected reproductive toxicant (H361) and serious eye irritant — generally avoided in skincare.

Function

DEODORANT

Skin benefits

  • Zinc-source preservative booster
  • Antimicrobial action
  • Drier in some formulations

Known concerns

  • GHS H361 — suspected reproductive/developmental toxicity
  • Causes serious eye irritation (H319)
  • Skin irritant + sensitizer (H315/H317)
  • Very toxic to aquatic life

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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