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ZINC NEODECANOATE

Molecular structure

Definition

US FDA substance register · UNII VPR8224Z3T · registered name ZINC NEODECANOATE · single chemical substance

Source: US FDA Unique Ingredient Identifier (UNII)

Cosmetic roles

Stops powders from cakingANTICAKINGMakes a clear formula opaqueOPACIFYINGAdjusts thicknessVISCOSITY CONTROLLING

Safety & regulatory references

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

Source: Korea toxic substances GHS register (NIER)

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 ネオデカン酸亜鉛: 本品は、ネオデカ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 NEODECANOATEINCI징크네오데카노에이트Korean label name (MFDS standard)Neodecanoic acid, zinc saltSynonymネオデカン酸亜鉛Japanese labelling name
CAS No.chemical registry number
27253-29-8
EC No.EU chemical inventory number
248-370-4
DTXSIDUS EPA chemical ID
DTXSID4047040

Measured properties

Appearance
CBI, Liquid · Brown liquid, [Alfa Aesar MSDS]

Values measured on the substance itself, not a specification for a commercial raw material.

Source: PubChem

What products actually use it for

What the 22 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.

  • Stabilizing agent9
  • Heat stabilizer3
  • Catalyst2
  • Lubricating agent2
  • Processing aids not otherwise specified2
  • Chemical reaction regulator1
  • Anti-caking agent1
  • Opacifer1
1 other uses
  • Viscosity modifier1

Source: US EPA CompTox dashboard

Irritation and sensitisation studies

1 skin studies and 1 eye studies are on record.

Classed as low1

The study conclusions largely agree (100%). These tests are on the raw material itself; irritation at the amount in a finished product is a different question.

See all 2 studies
  • Studies Indicate No Significant Irritation
    skin irritation: in vivo · Screening · OECD Guideline 404 (Acute Dermal Irritation / Corrosion) adopted 2002-04-24 according to
  • Studies Indicate No Significant Irritation
    eye irritation: in vivo · Screening · OECD Guideline 405 (Acute Eye Irritation / Corrosion) adopted 2002-04-24 according to

Source: US EPA CompTox dashboard

Related literature

Linked databases 15