Zinc Oxide

Synonyms: CI 77947

CAS Number: 1314-13-2

SERIOUS
health hazard

MODERATE
health hazard

FEW OR NO
health hazards

0 79

80 89

90 100

Sources of exposure:

Personal care

Food

Industrial uses

Description:

Zinc oxide is an inorganic mineral compound. It is used as a physical UV filter in sunscreens and as a white pigment in cosmetics and other products. Choose non-nano zinc oxide to prevent skin penetration. Zinc oxide is also used in some food and industrial applications.

Health concerns:

Genotoxicity

May cause mutations or damage DNA in cells.

Ecotoxicity

May be toxic to ecosystems and wildlife.

Banned/restricted lists:

European Commission Annex VI UV filters allowed in cosmetic products. European Commission Annex IV colorants allowed in cosmetic products.

References

US Environmental Protection Agency. Cheminformatics Modules, Computational Toxicology and Exposure Informatics (CompTox).

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