Is ZINC THIOSALICYLATE safe in cosmetics?
ZINC THIOSALICYLATE has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: restricted.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
ZINC THIOSALICYLATE
Also known as: UNII-R84H34PUR1, Benzoic acid, 2-mercapto-, zinc complex, Zinc thiosalicylate 20% suspension in water, Zinc, bis(2-(mercapto-kappas)benzoato-kappao)-, (t-4)-, Zinc, bis(2-mercaptobenzoato-O,S)-, (t-4)- (+1 more)
ZINC THIOSALICYLATE (CAS 16742-82-8) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Antioxidant, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: restricted, max III/24. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Antioxidant, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Chemistry & Identifiers
IUPAC Name
zinc bis(2-carboxybenzenethiolate)
InChIKey
JIXJDKNPPOUBJH-UHFFFAOYSA-L
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
restricted
EU Max Conc.
III/24
US US Status
Not specifically regulated
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Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Antioxidant
Softener and conditioner
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for ZINC THIOSALICYLATE.
Regulatory Flags
cosing-sourced
eu-restricted
skin-conditioning
hair-conditioning
antioxidant
needs-enrichment
Known Synonyms
UNII-R84H34PUR1
Benzoic acid, 2-mercapto-, zinc complex
Zinc thiosalicylate 20% suspension in water
Zinc, bis(2-(mercapto-kappas)benzoato-kappao)-, (t-4)-
Zinc, bis(2-mercaptobenzoato-O,S)-, (t-4)-
Zinc, bis(O-mercaptobenzoato)-
Chemical Function
Antioxidant
Softener and conditioner
Frequently Asked Questions
Is ZINC THIOSALICYLATE allowed in the EU?
ZINC THIOSALICYLATE EU regulatory status: restricted. Maximum allowed concentration: III/24. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does ZINC THIOSALICYLATE do in cosmetics?
ZINC THIOSALICYLATE functions as: Antioxidant, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 16742-82-8.
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