Is ZINC HEXAMETAPHOSPHATE safe in cosmetics?
ZINC HEXAMETAPHOSPHATE has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: allowed.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
ZINC HEXAMETAPHOSPHATE
Also known as: Metaphosphoric acid (Zn(PO3)2), zinc salt (2:1), Metaphosphoric acid (HPO3), zinc salt, EINECS 236-967-2
ZINC HEXAMETAPHOSPHATE (CAS 13566-15-9) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Anticorrosive, Buffering, Chelating. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Auto-generated CPSR Part A draft with source citations
Function
Anticorrosive, Buffering, Chelating
Safety Rating
GOOD
Chemistry & Identifiers
InChIKey
VUDJAFZYSMINQA-UHFFFAOYSA-L
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
allowed
US Notes
Allowed — included in the CIR Expert Panel review of 27 zinc salts, concluded safe in present practices of use and concentration when formulated to be non-irritating .
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Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Chelating agent
Corrosion inhibitor
pH regulating agent
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for ZINC HEXAMETAPHOSPHATE.
Regulatory Flags
cosing-sourced
eu-permitted
needs-enrichment
Known Synonyms
Metaphosphoric acid (Zn(PO3)2), zinc salt (2:1)
Metaphosphoric acid (HPO3), zinc salt
EINECS 236-967-2
Chemical Function
Chelating agent
pH regulating agent
Corrosion inhibitor
Australian Status
AICIS status: listed
Frequently Asked Questions
Is ZINC HEXAMETAPHOSPHATE allowed in the EU?
ZINC HEXAMETAPHOSPHATE EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does ZINC HEXAMETAPHOSPHATE do in cosmetics?
ZINC HEXAMETAPHOSPHATE functions as: Anticorrosive, Buffering, Chelating. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 13566-15-9.
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