Is Zinc Lactate safe in cosmetics?
Zinc Lactate has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: restricted. US status: permitted.
Good
Cosmetic Ingredient
Zinc Lactate
Also known as: Zinc di(2-hydroxypropionate), Zinc, bis(lactato)-, Zinc, bis(2-hydroxypropanoato-O1,O2)-, (T-4)-, Propanoic acid, 2-hydroxy-, zinc complex, (T-4)-Bis[2-(hydroxy-κO)propanoato-κO]zinc (+2 more)
INCI: ZINC LACTATE
Zinc Lactate (CAS 16039-53-5) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Deodorant (reduces/masks body odour). EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: restricted, max 1%. 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 Lactate 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%.
Source: Cosmetics: ingredients.eu_status/eu_max; Chemicals: ghs_classifications.signal_word/hazard_statement_code
Function
Deodorant (reduces/masks body odour)
Safety Rating
GOOD
Chemistry & Identifiers
IUPAC Name
zinc bis(2-hydroxypropanoate)
InChIKey
CANRESZKMUPMAE-UHFFFAOYSA-L
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
restricted
EU Max Conc.
1%
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Oral LD50 between 500–2000 mg/kg in rats; GRAS for food supplements (EU legislation); cosmetic use not separately restricted by FDA
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Zinc Lactate.
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ECHA REACH Registration
European Chemicals Agency REACH dossier and Substances of Very High Concern listing.
Registration Type
Full
Tonnage Band
100 - 1,000 tonnes
Substance Type
SUBSTANCE
SVHC Candidate
No
Additional Ingredient Properties
3 property records from structured ingredient metadata.
acne
{"cas_number": "16039-53-5", "anti_acne_mechanism": "antibacterial/anti_inflammatory", "comedogenicity_rating_0_to_5": "0", "acne_type_efficacy": "inflammatory", "p_acnes_mic_ug_per_ml": ">200", "sebum_reduction_pct_clinical": "10-15", "prescription_required_usa": "No", "otc_drug_monograph_category": "No", "max_otc_concentration_pct": "No limit", "japan_quasi_drug_anti_acne": "No", "korea_function…
deodorant
{"cas_number": "16039-53-5", "ingredient_class": "antimicrobial_deodorant", "mechanism_of_action": "bacterial_growth_inhibition", "antiperspirant_efficacy_sweat_reduction_pct": "0", "deodorant_efficacy_hours": "12-24", "odor_reduction_pct": "45-65", "bacteriostatic": "yes", "bactericidal": "yes", "target_bacteria": "broad_spectrum", "microbiome_impact": "selective", "axillary_microbiome_effect": "…
mineral_clay
{"cas_number": "16039-53-5", "ingredient_class": "zinc_compound", "chemical_formula": "Zn(C3H5O3)2", "mineral_origin": "synthetic", "particle_size_range_um": "10-200", "surface_area_m2_per_g": "1-10", "crystal_structure": "amorphous", "color_appearance": "white", "opacity": "opaque", "refractive_index": "1.57", "oil_absorption_g_per_100g": "70-180", "water_absorption_capacity": "low", "surface_cha…
Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Astringent
Biocide
Deodorizer
Regulatory List Membership (1)
EU Restricted for Children (Cosmetics)
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Zinc Lactate.
Regulatory Flags
eu_children_restricted
Known Synonyms
Zinc di(2-hydroxypropionate)
Zinc, bis(lactato)-
Zinc, bis(2-hydroxypropanoato-O1,O2)-, (T-4)-
Propanoic acid, 2-hydroxy-, zinc complex
(T-4)-Bis[2-(hydroxy-κO)propanoato-κO]zinc
Zinc, bis[2-(hydroxy-κO)propanoato-κO]-, (T-4)-
EC No.: 240-178-9
Chemical Function
Deodorizer
Astringent
Biocide
Regulatory Lists
Europe; supplements
Europe; food_additive; supplements
children; Europe; Personal care
children; Europe; Personal care - general moisturizing - hand/body lotion
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Zinc Lactate allowed in the EU?
Zinc Lactate EU regulatory status: restricted. Maximum allowed concentration: 1%. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Zinc Lactate do in cosmetics?
Zinc Lactate functions as: Deodorant (reduces/masks body odour). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 16039-53-5.
Is Zinc Lactate used outside cosmetics?
Zinc Lactate 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 Lactate have different safety status in cosmetics vs industrial chemicals?
Zinc Lactate 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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