Zinc Stearate
Used in cosmetic products as anticaking, colorant, viscosity controlling and slip modifier. Zinc Stearate is the zinc salt of stearic acid.
EU Cosmetics Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009, Annex IV/150.
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IUPAC name: zinc bis(octadecanoate)
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What is Zinc Stearate used for in cosmetics?
Zinc Stearate is used in cosmetic products as anticaking, colorant, viscosity controlling and slip modifier. Zinc Stearate is the zinc salt of stearic acid.
Is Zinc Stearate restricted in cosmetics in the EU?
Zinc Stearate is listed in the annexes of EU Cosmetics Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009: Annex IV/150 (allowed colorant). Always check the full annex entry for the conditions of use.
What is the CAS number of Zinc Stearate?
Zinc Stearate is listed with CAS number 557-05-1 and EC number 209-151-9.
Where can I buy Zinc Stearate?
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