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Zinc Palmitate
AKA “Zinc dipalmitate, Hexadecanoic acid, zinc salt, UNII-Q7407964JA, EINECS 225-652-5, zinc salt (2:1), Q7407964JA, DTXSID8063670, RefChem:196057, ZINC PALMITATE [INCI]”
Ingredient
Ingredient Facts
Zinc palmitate
AKA: Zinc dipalmitate, Hexadecanoic acid, Zinc salt, UNII-Q7407964JA, EINECS 225-652-5, Zinc salt (2:1), Q7407964JA, DTXSID8063670, RefChem:196057, ZINC PALMITATE [INCI]
Ingredient · Deodorant · EWG: 2
Synthetic
Clean
The CIR Expert Panel concluded that the following 27 zinc salts are safe in cosmetics in the present practices of use and concentration described in this safety assessment when formulated to be non-irritating...Zinc Palmitate...
Formula
C32H62O4Zn
Mol. Weight
576.20
CAS #
4991-47-3
Form
Powder
State
Other Solid
See origin →
Functions
Deodorant
Controls Odor
Fights Bacteria
Anti-Aging Benefits
Reduces Inflammation
Neutralizes odor
Traditional Use
A synthetic zinc salt of palmitic acid developed for cosmetic applications. Functions in modern formulations as a conditioning agent and source of bioavailable zinc.
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 Palmitate
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Zinc Palmitate
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