Is ZIRCONIUM POWDER safe in cosmetics?
ZIRCONIUM POWDER has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: restricted.
ZIRCONIUM POWDER
Also known as: EINECS 231-176-9, UNII-C6V6S92N3C, 40Zr, Zircat, Zirkonium (+4 more)
ZIRCONIUM POWDER (CAS 7440-67-7) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Antiperspirant. 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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Cross-Vertical Regulatory Divergence
ZIRCONIUM POWDER is classified GHS Danger (H250, H251, H260, H228, H335, H317) 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
Antiperspirant
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Chemistry & Identifiers
IUPAC Name
zirconium
InChIKey
QCWXUUIWCKQGHC-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
restricted
EU Max Conc.
II/391
US US Status
Not specifically regulated
For full compliance data across multiple jurisdictions, use the Substance Compliance tool.
GHS Hazard Classification
Globally Harmonized System classification per ECHA C&L inventory and ILO/WHO International Chemical Safety Cards.
Short-term Exposure Effects
May cause mechanical irritation to the eyes.
Long-term Exposure Effects
Repeated or prolonged inhalation of dust particles may cause effects on the lungs.
EU CLP Annex VI Harmonized Classification
Legally binding harmonized classification per Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 (CLP) Annex VI.
Signal Word
Danger
Pictograms
Flammable
Hazard Class and Category
Pyr. Sol. 1; Water-react. 1
Hazard Statements
- H250
- H260 In contact with water releases flammable gases which may ignite spontaneously
Inserted via ATP: CLP00
ECHA REACH Registration
European Chemicals Agency REACH dossier and Substances of Very High Concern listing.
Registration Type
Full
Tonnage Band
1,000 - 10,000 tonnes
Substance Type
SUBSTANCE
SVHC Candidate
No
Hazard classification: Restricted (Annex XVII)
EU CosIng Annex Listing
European Commission CosIng database Annex references per Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009.
Annex II — Prohibited
Ref: 391
(EC) 2009/1223
Expanded Jurisdictional Detail
Additional regulatory detail beyond the 7-jurisdiction summary: Saudi SFDA, Korea MFDS, ASEAN ACD, Japan/Korea, Brazil/India, and cross-jurisdictional restriction entries.
SA Saudi SFDA (II - Prohibited)
ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (II)
Ref: 391
JPKR Japan/Korea Cosmetics
Japan (Restricted): max 0
BRIN Brazil/India Cosmetics
Brazil: Prohibited
India: Prohibited (GNRAS)
Additional Jurisdictional Restrictions (4)
| Jurisdiction | Status | Max % | Product Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| JP | restricted | - | Prohibited in aerosol agents |
| IN | banned | - | all cosmetics (aerosol zirconium compounds absolutely banned) |
| ASEAN | banned | - | All cosmetic products prohibited |
| KR | prohibited | - | - |
PubChem Annotations
Safety and regulatory annotations from PubChem (NCBI) aggregated sources.
Safety (2)
ICSC Safety Card
1405
Source: ILO-WHO International Chemical Safety Cards (ICSCs)
Skin Eye Respiratory Irritation
May cause mechanical irritation to the eyes.
Source: Hazardous Substances Data Bank (HSDB)
Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Antiperspirant
Regulatory List Membership (2)
EU Banned in Cosmetics
EU CosIng Cosmetics Ingredient Database
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for ZIRCONIUM POWDER.
Regulatory Flags
cosing-sourced
eu-restricted
needs-enrichment
eu_banned_cosmetics
eu_cosing_listed
Known Synonyms
EINECS 231-176-9
UNII-C6V6S92N3C
40Zr
Zircat
Zirkonium
Zr
zirconio
zirconium(4+) ion
zirconium atom
Chemical Function
Antiperspirant
Regulatory Lists
detected; Europe; Personal care - make-up and related - eye liner
Arts and crafts/Office supplies - body paint; detected; Europe
detected; Europe; Other direct contact consumer goods
fracking; water
banned; Europe; Personal care
Arts and crafts/Office supplies - body paint - tattoo ink; detected; Europe
Arts and crafts/Office supplies - body paint - tattoo ink; detected; Europe
Arts and crafts/Office supplies - body paint - tattoo ink; detected; Europe
Arts and crafts/Office supplies - body paint - tattoo ink; detected; Europe
Arts and crafts/Office supplies - body paint - tattoo ink; detected; Europe
Arts and crafts/Office supplies - body paint - tattoo ink; detected; Europe
Arts and crafts/Office supplies - body paint - tattoo ink; detected; Europe
Arts and crafts/Office supplies - body paint - tattoo ink; detected; Europe
Australian Status
AICIS status: listed
Frequently Asked Questions
Is ZIRCONIUM POWDER allowed in the EU?
ZIRCONIUM POWDER EU regulatory status: restricted. Maximum allowed concentration: II/391. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does ZIRCONIUM POWDER do in cosmetics?
ZIRCONIUM POWDER functions as: Antiperspirant. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 7440-67-7.
Is ZIRCONIUM POWDER used outside cosmetics?
ZIRCONIUM POWDER 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 POWDER have different safety status in cosmetics vs industrial chemicals?
ZIRCONIUM POWDER is classified GHS Danger (H250, H251, H260, H228, H335, H317) in the chemicals database but is restricted in EU cosmetics at max II/391.
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