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Active Ingredient

ZINC PEROXIDE

CAS 1314-22-3
82

Safety score · 0–100

Good

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

About

An oxidizing agent used in hair coloring and bleaching products.

Zinc Peroxide is an oxidizing agent used in hair coloring and lightening products.

Function

OXIDISING

Known concerns

  • May cause irritation at high concentrations

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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