Is ZIRCONIUM CHLOROHYDRATE safe in cosmetics?
ZIRCONIUM CHLOROHYDRATE has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: restricted.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
ZIRCONIUM CHLOROHYDRATE
Also known as: EINECS 242-305-3, UNII-661PMM6A7X
ZIRCONIUM CHLOROHYDRATE (CAS 18428-88-1) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Astringent. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: restricted, max II/391. 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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Auto-generated CPSR Part A draft with source citations
Cross-Vertical Regulatory Divergence
ZIRCONIUM CHLOROHYDRATE is classified GHS Danger (H290, H314) in the chemicals database but is restricted in EU cosmetics at max II/391.
Source: Cosmetics: ingredients.eu_status/eu_max; Chemicals: ghs_classifications.signal_word/hazard_statement_code
Function
Astringent
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Chemistry & Identifiers
IUPAC Name
oxygen(2-);zirconium(4+);chloride;hydroxide
InChIKey
ADGFKRMKSIAMAI-UHFFFAOYSA-L
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
restricted
EU Max Conc.
II/391
US US Status
Not specifically regulated
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Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Astringent
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for ZIRCONIUM CHLOROHYDRATE.
Regulatory Flags
cosing-sourced
eu-restricted
needs-enrichment
Known Synonyms
EINECS 242-305-3
UNII-661PMM6A7X
Chemical Function
Astringent
Australian Status
AICIS status: listed
Frequently Asked Questions
Is ZIRCONIUM CHLOROHYDRATE allowed in the EU?
ZIRCONIUM CHLOROHYDRATE EU regulatory status: restricted. Maximum allowed concentration: II/391. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does ZIRCONIUM CHLOROHYDRATE do in cosmetics?
ZIRCONIUM CHLOROHYDRATE functions as: Astringent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 18428-88-1.
Is ZIRCONIUM CHLOROHYDRATE used outside cosmetics?
ZIRCONIUM CHLOROHYDRATE also appears in industrial chemical safety data. The cross-vertical cards on this page render same-CAS public rows from the matched databases.
Does ZIRCONIUM CHLOROHYDRATE have different safety status in cosmetics vs industrial chemicals?
ZIRCONIUM CHLOROHYDRATE is classified GHS Danger (H290, H314) in the chemicals database but is restricted in EU cosmetics at max II/391.
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