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Surfactant

ZINC PENTADECENE TRICARBOXYLATE

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Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

About

A zinc salt of a long-chain tricarboxylic acid used as an anti-caking agent and mild surfactant. Likely benign by class with thin specific data — solid yellow.

Function

ANTICAKINGSKIN CONDITIONINGSURFACTANT - CLEANSING

Skin benefits

  • Anti-caking and texture support in cosmetics
  • Mild surfactant properties
  • Zinc adds skin-soothing benefit
  • Stable in formulation

Known concerns

  • Specialty zinc carboxylate with thin public dossier
  • Possible mild eye irritation at high levels
  • Zinc can affect formulation pH

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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