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Zinc Neodecanoate
AKA “27253-29-8, Neodecanoic acid, zinc salt, Caswell No. 919A, UNII-VPR8224Z3T, EINECS 248-370-4, EPA Pesticide Chemical Code 097502, EC 248-370-4, RefChem:202266, zinc salt (2:1), zinc;3, 3, 5, 5-tetramethylhexanoate”
Ingredient
Ingredient Facts
Zinc neodecanoate
AKA: 27253-29-8, Neodecanoic acid, Zinc salt, Caswell No. 919A, UNII-VPR8224Z3T, EINECS 248-370-4, EPA Pesticide Chemical Code 097502, EC 248-370-4, RefChem:202266, Zinc salt (2:1), Zinc;3, 3, 5, 5-tetramethylhexanoate
Ingredient · Anticaking · EWG: 2
Synthetic
Clean
Zinc neodecanoate
Formula
C20H38O4Zn
Mol. Weight
407.90
CAS #
27253-29-8
Form
Liquid
State
Liquid
See origin →
Functions
Anticaking
Opacifying
Viscosity Controlling
Prevents Clumping
Adds Opacity
Controls Viscosity
Fights Bacteria
Anti-Aging Benefits
Reduces Inflammation
Creates creamy opacity
Controls product thickness
Traditional Use
A modern synthetic zinc salt developed for stability and efficacy in cosmetic formulations. Created as part of 20th-century advances in chelated mineral chemistry for skincare.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Acne
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
EWG
2
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Final Report: Safety Assessment of Zinc Salts as Used in Cosmetics
Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) Expert Panel
International Journal of Toxicology
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Zinc Neodecanoate
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Zinc Neodecanoate
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
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Safety Assessment of Zinc Salts as Used in Cosmetics.
Scott LN, Fiume M, Zhu J, Bergfeld WF, Belsito DV et al.
International journal of toxicology, 2024
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Safety Assessment of Zinc Salts as Used in Cosmetics.
Scott LN, Fiume M, Zhu J, Bergfeld WF, Belsito DV et al.
International journal of toxicology, 2024
→
Safety Assessment of Zinc Salts as Used in Cosmetics.
Scott LN, Fiume M, Zhu J, Bergfeld WF, Belsito DV et al.
International journal of toxicology, 2024
→
Safety Assessment of Zinc Salts as Used in Cosmetics.
Scott LN, Fiume M, Zhu J, Bergfeld WF, Belsito DV et al.
International journal of toxicology, 2024
→
Safety Assessment of Zinc Salts as Used in Cosmetics.
Scott LN, Fiume M, Zhu J, Bergfeld WF, Belsito DV et al.
International journal of toxicology, 2024
→
Safety Assessment of Zinc Salts as Used in Cosmetics.
Scott LN, Fiume M, Zhu J, Bergfeld WF, Belsito DV et al.
International journal of toxicology, 2024
→
Safety Assessment of Zinc Salts as Used in Cosmetics.
Scott LN, Fiume M, Zhu J, Bergfeld WF, Belsito DV et al.
International journal of toxicology, 2024
→
Safety Assessment of Zinc Salts as Used in Cosmetics.
Scott LN, Fiume M, Zhu J, Bergfeld WF, Belsito DV et al.
International journal of toxicology, 2024
→
Safety Assessment of Zinc Salts as Used in Cosmetics.
Scott LN, Fiume M, Zhu J, Bergfeld WF, Belsito DV et al.
International journal of toxicology, 2024
→
Safety Assessment of Zinc Salts as Used in Cosmetics.
Scott LN, Fiume M, Zhu J, Bergfeld WF, Belsito DV et al.
International journal of toxicology, 2024
→
Safety Assessment of Zinc Salts as Used in Cosmetics.
Scott LN, Fiume M, Zhu J, Bergfeld WF, Belsito DV et al.
International journal of toxicology, 2024
→
Safety Assessment of Zinc Salts as Used in Cosmetics.
Scott LN, Fiume M, Zhu J, Bergfeld WF, Belsito DV et al.
International journal of toxicology, 2024
→
Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR