Is ZINC BIS-METHYLIMIDAZOLE safe in cosmetics?
ZINC BIS-METHYLIMIDAZOLE has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: permitted.
Good
Cosmetic Ingredient
ZINC BIS-METHYLIMIDAZOLE
ZINC BIS-METHYLIMIDAZOLE (CAS 59061-53-9) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database. Same-CAS public records also appear in industrial chemical safety data.
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Cross-Vertical Regulatory Divergence
ZINC BIS-METHYLIMIDAZOLE is classified GHS Danger (H302, H314) in the chemicals database but is allowed in EU cosmetics.
Source: Cosmetics: ingredients.eu_status; Chemicals: ghs_classifications.signal_word/hazard_statement_code
Function
Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting
Safety Rating
GOOD
Chemistry & Identifiers
IUPAC Name
zinc bis(2-methylimidazol-3-ide)
InChIKey
MFLKDEMTKSVIBK-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
Not specifically regulated
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Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for ZINC BIS-METHYLIMIDAZOLE.
Regulatory Flags
cosing-sourced
eu-permitted
skin-conditioning
needs-enrichment
Frequently Asked Questions
Is ZINC BIS-METHYLIMIDAZOLE allowed in the EU?
ZINC BIS-METHYLIMIDAZOLE EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does ZINC BIS-METHYLIMIDAZOLE do in cosmetics?
ZINC BIS-METHYLIMIDAZOLE functions as: Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 59061-53-9.
Is ZINC BIS-METHYLIMIDAZOLE used outside cosmetics?
ZINC BIS-METHYLIMIDAZOLE also appears in industrial chemical safety data. The cross-vertical cards on this page render same-CAS public rows from the matched databases.
Does ZINC BIS-METHYLIMIDAZOLE have different safety status in cosmetics vs industrial chemicals?
ZINC BIS-METHYLIMIDAZOLE is classified GHS Danger (H302, H314) in the chemicals database but is allowed in EU cosmetics.
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