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Antimicrobial

ZINC GLUTAMATE

CAS 1949-15-1 Updated
78

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

About

Zinc bound to glutamic acid — a deodorant active that interferes with odor-causing bacteria. CIR cleared zinc salts as safe when non-irritating; EU caps it at 1%.

Function

DEODORANTHAIR CONDITIONINGORAL CARESKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS

Skin benefits

  • Effective deodorant active
  • Combines zinc + amino acid
  • Restricted to safe % in EU

Known concerns

  • Higher zinc % can irritate
  • EU caps water-soluble zinc salts at 1%
  • Avoid on broken skin

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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