Ingredient Dictionary

ZINC GLUCONATE

Zinc gluconate is a L-alpha-D-Hepp-(1->7)-L-alpha-D-Hepp-(1->3)-L-alpha-D-Hepp-(1->5)-alpha-Kdo.

Korean limit: 1%

ZINC GLUCONATE Molecular structure — Molecular structure

How much products actually contain

1 products state the amountmedian 1.8%

under 0.01% 0
0.01–0.1% 0
0.1–1% 0
1% or more 1

Amounts are mostly stated by products named after the ingredient, so they may lean towards token amounts.

Of the products containing it, 30 list it before the 1% line and 31 after it (usually 1% or less).

Products using this ingredient

12 of 60 confirmed · likeliest to carry enough first · See all 60

Definition

Zinc Gluconate is the zinc salt of gluconic acid that conforms to the formula:

Zinc gluconate is a L-alpha-D-Hepp-(1->7)-L-alpha-D-Hepp-(1->3)-L-alpha-D-Hepp-(1->5)-alpha-Kdo.

Source: PubChem

US FDA substance register · UNII U6WSN5SQ1Z · registered name ZINC GLUCONATE · single chemical substance

Source: US FDA Unique Ingredient Identifier (UNII)

Cosmetic roles

Inhibits microbial growthANTIMICROBIALReduces body odourDEODORANTCares for the mouthORAL CAREKeeps skin in good condition (CosIng catch-all)SKIN CONDITIONING

Safety & regulatory references

Restricted: China · South Korea

Source: MFDS (Korea) cosmetic regulatory information

Argentina · Brazil

Maximum concentration permitted at final product : 1% calculated as zinc.

ASEAN

Maximum authorised concentration in the finished cosmetic product : 1% calculated as zinc

Taiwan

European Union

Restrictions
Maximum concentration : 1%

Source: MFDS (Korea) cosmetic regulatory information

Not classified under Korea’s toxic-substance GHS list · existing chemical substance

Source: Korea toxic substances GHS register (NIER)

Restriction III/24

Source: EU CosIng ingredient list

Reviewed by CIR: Final Report: Safety Assessment of Zinc Salts as Used in Cosmetics

Source: US Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR)

More data — names, identifiers, properties, test records, literature

Official labels & definitions

JCIA labelling name グルコン酸亜鉛: 本品は、グルコン酸（＊）の亜鉛塩であり、次の化学式で表される。

Source: JCIA labelling names (Japan)

Names & identifiers

ZINC GLUCONATEINCI징크글루코네이트Korean label name (MFDS standard)Zinc, bis(D-gluconato-.kappa.O1,.kappa.O2)-, (T-4)-Synonymグルコン酸亜鉛Japanese labelling name

CAS No.chemical registry number: 4468-02-4
EC No.EU chemical inventory number: 224-736-9
DTXSIDUS EPA chemical ID: DTXSID20894125
DTXCIDUS EPA compound ID: DTXCID501324165

IUPAC: Zinc di(D-gluconate)
Molecular formula: C12H22O14Zn
Molecular weight: 455.67 g/mol

Measured properties

Appearance: Solid, [HSDB] White granular solid, [MSDSonline] · Powder or granular
Solubility: moderately soluble
Melting/freezing point: 89.5 ℃
Flammability (solid, gas): not flammable
Vapour pressure: 0.31 ㎩ (85.6℃)
Water solubility: 7.5 g/ℓ (20℃, pH: 7)
Vapour density: 1 440 g/ℓ
n-Octanol/water partition coefficient (Kow): -7.41 (log Pow)
Decomposition temperature: 89.5 ℃

Values measured on the substance itself. The KOSHA data are a reference for writing and reviewing safety data sheets, not a specification for a commercial raw material.

Source: PubChem · KOSHA safety data sheets (Korea)

What products actually use it for

What the 8 products reported to the US EPA with this ingredient use it for. Products outside cosmetics are included, so the top few rows are its main uses.

Softener and conditioner4
Deodorizer2
Flavouring and nutrient1
Biocide1

Source: US EPA CompTox dashboard