What is the NOAEL for Zinc nitrate?
Zinc nitrate has 5 NOAEL studies in the database. The lowest reported value is 1 mg/m3 via inhalation in Human. Source: ToxValDB_GESTIS_DNEL.
NOAEL Data
REACH Registered
Cosmetic Ingredient
Zinc nitrate
CAS 7779-88-6
Zinc nitrate (CAS 7779-88-6) is a chemical substance. Key regulatory status: REACH registered, 4 regulatory/inventory lists, cosmetic ingredient cross-reference; source data from EPA ToxValDB, EPA CPDat, AICIS, ECHA REACH, ILO ICSC.
Cross-Vertical Regulatory Divergence
Zinc nitrate is classified GHS Danger (H272, H302, H315, H318, H319, H335, H400, H410) in the chemicals database but is restricted in EU cosmetics at max III/24.
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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
6 fields
Name
Zinc nitrate
CAS Number
7779-88-6
DTXSID
DTXSID10890636
Molecular Formula
2NO3.Zn
InChI Key
ONDPHDOFVYQSGI-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Monoisotopic Mass
187.904778
ICSC Chemical Safety
International Chemical Safety Card hazard and exposure summary.
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ILO/WHO International Chemical Safety Cards
1 records
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| GHS Signal Word | DANGER |
| GHS Hazard Statements | May intensify fire; oxidizer Harmful if swallowed Causes skin and eye irritation May cause respiratory irritation Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects |
| Short-term Effects | The substance is irritating to the eyes, skin and respiratory tract. |
| Routes of Exposure | The substance can be absorbed into the body by ingestion. |
Functional Uses
Industrial and product-use categories associated with this substance.
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EPA CPDat
3 records
Softener and conditioner
Regulatory Lists
Inventory, screening, and regulatory list matches from public chemical databases.
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EPA CPDat
4 records
| List | Keyword | Source |
|---|---|---|
| inert_ingredient; Pesticides | EPA | 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) |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| =1 | mg/m3 | DNEL systemic | inhalation | Human | ToxValDB_GESTIS_DNEL |
| EDO66F5U49 | UNII | FDA UNII substance identifier | - | - | openFDA substances |
| EDO66F5U49 | UNII | FDA UNII substance identifier | - | - | openFDA substances |
| EDO66F5U49 | UNII | FDA UNII substance identifier | - | - | openFDA substances |
| EDO66F5U49 | 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 nitrate | 231-943-8 | 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
restricted
Max
III/24
Category
Skin Conditioning
Frequently Asked Questions
What regulatory lists include Zinc nitrate?
Zinc nitrate appears on 4 regulatory/inventory lists including inert_ingredient; Pesticides, inert_ingredient; non_food_use; Pesticides, CEDI, and 1 more. Source: EPA CPDat.
Is Zinc nitrate used in cosmetics?
Yes, Zinc nitrate is also indexed as a cosmetic ingredient under the name ZINC NITRATE. 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 nitrate come from?
Safety data is sourced from EPA ToxValDB, EPA CPDat, AICIS (Australian Industrial Chemicals Introduction Scheme), EPA DSSTox, ECHA REACH, ILO/WHO ICSC, CosIng / Ingredients DB. All data traces to primary regulatory sources and is updated from official government databases.
Does Zinc nitrate have different safety status in cosmetics vs industrial chemicals?
Zinc nitrate is classified GHS Danger (H272, H302, H315, H318, H319, H335, H400, H410) in the chemicals database but is restricted in EU cosmetics at max III/24.
Is Zinc nitrate used outside industrial chemicals?
Zinc nitrate also appears in cosmetics databases.