Zinc Powder (CI 77945)
AKA “Blue powder, Rheinzink, Jasad, Granular zinc, Emanay zinc dust”
Ingredient
Ingredient Facts
Zinc powder (CI 77945)
AKA: Blue powder, Rheinzink, Jasad, Granular zinc, Emanay zinc dust
Ingredient · Absorbent · EWG: 4
Synthetic
Not Clean
Zinc Powder (CI 77945) is a cosmetic ingredient.
Formula
Zn
Mol. Weight
65.4
CAS #
7440-66-6
Form
Powder
State
Solid
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Functions
Absorbent
Antioxidant Protection
Fights free radical damage
Traditional Use
Zinc has been used in traditional medicine and cosmetics for thousands of years, particularly in Ayurveda and Unani medicine, to protect and soothe skin. Powdered zinc became standardized in modern cosmetics as a physical UV filter and skin protectant in the 20th century.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR