What is the NOAEL for Zinc 2-ethylhexoate?
Zinc 2-ethylhexoate has 6 NOAEL studies in the database. The lowest reported value is 17.33 mg/m3 via inhalation in Human. Source: ToxValDB_GESTIS_DNEL.
NOAEL Data
REACH Registered
Cosmetic Ingredient
Zinc 2-ethylhexoate
Also known as: Hexanoic acid, 2-ethyl-, zinc salt, Zinc bis(2-ethylhexanoate), Hexanoic acid, 2-ethyl-, zinc salt (2:1), Ethylhexanoic acid zinc salt, EINECS 205-251-1 (+1 more)
CAS 136-53-8
Zinc 2-ethylhexoate (CAS 136-53-8) is a chemical substance. Key regulatory status: REACH registered, 5 regulatory/inventory lists, cosmetic ingredient cross-reference; source data from EPA ToxValDB, EPA CPDat, AICIS, ECHA REACH.
Cross-Vertical Regulatory Divergence
Zinc 2-ethylhexoate is classified GHS CMR hazard (H226, H302, H315, H317, H319, H361, H400, H410) in the chemicals database but is allowed in EU cosmetics.
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Cross-vertical comparison
Cosmetics: ingredients.eu_status; Chemicals: ghs_classifications.signal_word/hazard_statement_code
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noael studies public
NOAEL studies
6
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chemical inventory jurisdictions
Regulatory lists
5
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eu clp annex vi
GHS signal
Not classified
Chemical Identity
CAS, identifiers, formula, and alternate names for the matched substance record.
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DSSTox identifiers
12 fields
Name
Zinc 2-ethylhexoate
CAS Number
136-53-8
DTXSID
DTXSID5027065
Molecular Formula
2C8H16O2.Zn
InChI Key
IFNXAMCERSVZCV-UHFFFAOYSA-L
Monoisotopic Mass
352.159202
Synonyms
Hexanoic acid, 2-ethyl-, zinc saltZinc bis(2-ethylhexanoate)Hexanoic acid, 2-ethyl-, zinc salt (2:1)Ethylhexanoic acid zinc saltEINECS 205-251-1UNII-3J848924K5
Functional Uses
Industrial and product-use categories associated with this substance.
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EPA CPDat
3 records
DeodorizerProcessing aids not otherwise specifiedCatalyst
Regulatory Lists
Inventory, screening, and regulatory list matches from public chemical databases.
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EPA CPDat
5 records
| List | Keyword | Source |
|---|---|---|
| drinking_water; Europe; manufacturing; plastic_additive | Belgaqua | CPCat |
| inert_ingredient; non_food_use; Pesticides | EPA | CPCat |
| CEDI | FDA | United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) |
| Indirect additives food contact (10/2018) | FDA | United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) |
| active_ingredient; Europe; Pesticides | Commission of the European Communities | CPCat |
NOAEL Studies
Toxicology endpoints rendered from public NOAEL study rows.
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NOAEL studies
Showing 6 of 6 studies
| Value | Unit | Endpoint | Route | Species | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| =17.33 | mg/m3 | DNEL systemic | inhalation | Human | ToxValDB_GESTIS_DNEL |
| 3J848924K5 | UNII | FDA UNII substance identifier | - | - | openFDA substances |
| 3J848924K5 | UNII | FDA UNII substance identifier | - | - | openFDA substances |
| 3J848924K5 | UNII | FDA UNII substance identifier | - | - | openFDA substances |
| 3J848924K5 | UNII | FDA UNII substance identifier | - | - | openFDA substances |
| =1000 | mg/kg bw/day | NOAEL | oral | Rat | ToxValDB_HPVIS |
Showing 6 of 6 studies
REACH Registration
Registration status from the ECHA REACH registered substances database.
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ECHA (EU)
1 records
| Status | Name | EC Number | Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered | Zinc bis(2-ethylhexanoate) | 205-251-1 | ECHA overview → |
Australian Status (AICIS)
Australian industrial chemicals inventory status and applicable conditions.
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AICIS inventory
1 records
Inventory Status
listed
Cosmetic Safety Profile
Same-CAS cosmetic ingredient record for cross-vertical context.
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CosIng / Ingredients DB
EU Status
permitted
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Category
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
What regulatory lists include Zinc 2-ethylhexoate?
Zinc 2-ethylhexoate appears on 5 regulatory/inventory lists including drinking_water; Europe; manufacturing; plastic_additive, inert_ingredient; non_food_use; Pesticides, CEDI, and 2 more. Source: EPA CPDat.
Is Zinc 2-ethylhexoate used in cosmetics?
Yes, Zinc 2-ethylhexoate is also indexed as a cosmetic ingredient under the name ZINC ETHYLHEXANOATE. View the full cosmetic safety profile on the ingredient page for detailed safety data, SCCS opinions, and regulatory status.
Where does the safety data for Zinc 2-ethylhexoate come from?
Safety data is sourced from EPA ToxValDB, EPA CPDat, AICIS (Australian Industrial Chemicals Introduction Scheme), EPA DSSTox, ECHA REACH, CosIng / Ingredients DB. All data traces to primary regulatory sources and is updated from official government databases.
Does Zinc 2-ethylhexoate have different safety status in cosmetics vs industrial chemicals?
Zinc 2-ethylhexoate is classified GHS CMR hazard (H226, H302, H315, H317, H319, H361, H400, H410) in the chemicals database but is allowed in EU cosmetics.
Is Zinc 2-ethylhexoate used outside industrial chemicals?
Zinc 2-ethylhexoate also appears in cosmetics databases.