What is the NOAEL for Zinc bis(2-hydroxypropanoate)?
Zinc bis(2-hydroxypropanoate) has 5 NOAEL studies in the database. The lowest reported value is 9.25 mg/m3 via inhalation in Human. Source: ToxValDB_GESTIS_DNEL.
NOAEL Data
REACH Registered
Cosmetic Ingredient
Zinc bis(2-hydroxypropanoate)
Also known as: Zinc di(2-hydroxypropionate), Zinc, bis(lactato)-, Zinc, bis(2-hydroxypropanoato-O1,O2)-, (T-4)-, Zinc lactate, Propanoic acid, 2-hydroxy-, zinc complex (+3 more)
CAS 16039-53-5
Zinc bis(2-hydroxypropanoate) (CAS 16039-53-5) is a chemical substance. Key regulatory status: REACH registered, 4 regulatory/inventory lists, cosmetic ingredient cross-reference; source data from EPA ToxValDB, EPA CPDat, ECHA REACH.
Cross-Vertical Regulatory Divergence
Zinc bis(2-hydroxypropanoate) is classified GHS Danger (H302, H315, H318, H319, H335, H400, H410, H412) in the chemicals database but is restricted in EU cosmetics at max 1%.
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Cross-vertical comparison
Cosmetics: ingredients.eu_status/eu_max; Chemicals: ghs_classifications.signal_word/hazard_statement_code
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noael studies public
NOAEL studies
5
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chemical inventory jurisdictions
Regulatory lists
4
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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
14 fields
Name
Zinc bis(2-hydroxypropanoate)
CAS Number
16039-53-5
DTXSID
DTXSID70970746
Molecular Formula
2C3H6O3.Zn
InChI Key
CANRESZKMUPMAE-UHFFFAOYSA-L
Monoisotopic Mass
243.99253
Synonyms
Zinc di(2-hydroxypropionate)Zinc, bis(lactato)-Zinc, bis(2-hydroxypropanoato-O1,O2)-, (T-4)-Zinc lactatePropanoic acid, 2-hydroxy-, zinc complex(T-4)-Bis[2-(hydroxy-κO)propanoato-κO]zincZinc, bis[2-(hydroxy-κO)propanoato-κO]-, (T-4)-EC No.: 240-178-9
Functional Uses
Industrial and product-use categories associated with this substance.
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EPA CPDat
5 records
DeodorizerAstringentBiocide
Regulatory Lists
Inventory, screening, and regulatory list matches from public chemical databases.
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EPA CPDat
4 records
| List | Keyword | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Europe; supplements | EU | CPCat |
| Europe; food_additive; supplements | EU | CPCat |
| children; Europe; Personal care | Danish Environmental Protection Agency | Danish EPA |
| children; Europe; Personal care - general moisturizing - hand/body lotion | Danish Environmental Protection Agency | Danish EPA |
NOAEL Studies
Toxicology endpoints rendered from public NOAEL study rows.
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NOAEL studies
Showing 5 of 5 studies
| Value | Unit | Endpoint | Route | Species | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| =9.25 | mg/m3 | DNEL systemic | inhalation | Human | ToxValDB_GESTIS_DNEL |
| 2GXR25858Y | UNII | FDA UNII substance identifier | - | - | openFDA substances |
| 2GXR25858Y | UNII | FDA UNII substance identifier | - | - | openFDA substances |
| 2GXR25858Y | UNII | FDA UNII substance identifier | - | - | openFDA substances |
| 2GXR25858Y | UNII | FDA UNII substance identifier | - | - | openFDA substances |
Showing 5 of 5 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 dilactate | 240-178-9 | ECHA overview → |
Cosmetic Safety Profile
Same-CAS cosmetic ingredient record for cross-vertical context.
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CosIng / Ingredients DB
EU Status
restricted
Max
1%
Category
Cosmetic Ingredient
Frequently Asked Questions
What regulatory lists include Zinc bis(2-hydroxypropanoate)?
Zinc bis(2-hydroxypropanoate) appears on 4 regulatory/inventory lists including Europe; supplements, Europe; food_additive; supplements, children; Europe; Personal care, and 1 more. Source: EPA CPDat.
Is Zinc bis(2-hydroxypropanoate) used in cosmetics?
Yes, Zinc bis(2-hydroxypropanoate) is also indexed as a cosmetic ingredient under the name Zinc Lactate. 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 bis(2-hydroxypropanoate) come from?
Safety data is sourced from EPA ToxValDB, EPA CPDat, EPA DSSTox, ECHA REACH, CosIng / Ingredients DB. All data traces to primary regulatory sources and is updated from official government databases.
Does Zinc bis(2-hydroxypropanoate) have different safety status in cosmetics vs industrial chemicals?
Zinc bis(2-hydroxypropanoate) is classified GHS Danger (H302, H315, H318, H319, H335, H400, H410, H412) in the chemicals database but is restricted in EU cosmetics at max 1%.
Is Zinc bis(2-hydroxypropanoate) used outside industrial chemicals?
Zinc bis(2-hydroxypropanoate) also appears in cosmetics databases.