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Antimicrobial

ZINC PYRITHIONE

CAS 13463-41-7 Updated
45

Safety score · 0–100

Moderate

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

About

An antidandruff and antifungal agent. EU removed it from the preservative list in 2022 after CLP reclassification; still allowed in rinse-off anti-dandruff shampoos.

Function

ANTI-SEBORRHEICANTI-SEBUMHAIR CONDITIONINGPRESERVATIVE

Skin benefits

  • Effective antidandruff active
  • Antifungal and antibacterial
  • EU-approved preservative and anti-dandruff agent

Known concerns

  • Reclassified Repro. 1B in EU; banned as preservative
  • Still permitted only in anti-dandruff shampoos
  • Irritation and eye-contact caution

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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