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Antimicrobial

ZIRCONIUM SILVER PHOSPHATE

48

Safety score · 0–100

Moderate

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

About

An inorganic silver-zirconium phosphate complex that releases silver ions to kill bacteria. Used as a preservative. Effective antimicrobial but silver accumulation concerns and EU regulatory scrutiny warrant caution.

Function

ANTI-SEBORRHEICANTIMICROBIALANTI-SEBUM

Skin benefits

  • Prevents microbial contamination in cosmetic products

Known concerns

  • Silver ion accumulation and argyria risk
  • EU SCCS scrutiny of silver in cosmetics
  • Nanoparticle regulatory uncertainty

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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