Fragrance avoidance
No fragrance-linked caution surfaced in the current profile.
This ingredient does not currently read as a fragrance-linked driver in the published evidence and hazard profile.
- beauty
Zinc phenolsulfonate
CAS 127-82-2 · 70/100 · High conf.
Astringent · Biocide · Deodorizer
Concern score
70/100High concern based on regulatory listings.
Well researched
Why it's flagged
Zinc 4-hydroxybenzene sulphonate is restricted in cosmetic products under Annex III of the EU Cosmetics Regulation (EC) 1223/2009.
RestrictedEU EC — restricted
The score describes this ingredient's chemical identity — its hazard profile from published classifications and regulatory status — not the safety of any product it appears in.
Regulation
Restrictions first, then routine listings from published regulatory sources.
- commercial_presence
- consumer_product_presence
- cpdat_category:beauty
- definition_level:complete
- definition_type:primary
- eu_annex:III
- eu_cosmetic_restricted
- ingredient_type:ingredient substance
- View source →restricted
EUEC
Annex III of EU Cosmetics Regulation (EC) 1223/2009: substances which cosmetic products must not contain except subject to the restrictions laid down. Product types: Deodorants, antiperspirants and astringent lotions Maximum concentration: 6% (as % of anhydrous substance) Conditions of use and warnings: Avoid contact with eyes
USEPAcommercial use observedEPA CPDat observed this chemical in 17 composition records across product categories including Personal care. EPA CPDat classifies this chemical for functional uses including Biocide, Astringent, Deodorizer.
- EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 17 composition records across product categories including Personal care. EPA CPDat classifies this chemical for functional uses including Biocide, Astringent, Deodorizer.Source →
USFDAlisted in openFDA substanceopenFDA substance registry classifies this ingredient as chemical.
- openFDA substance registry classifies this ingredient as chemical.Source →
Evidence
No graded sources yet for Zinc phenolsulfonate. We publish evidence only once a source is linked and reviewed — this ingredient is in the catalog, but has not been assessed.
Suitability
Context-specific fit derived from published classifications and the current ingredient evidence profile.
Good fit
Where it appears
Prevalence of Zinc phenolsulfonate in our catalog (epa_cpdat).
Products
17
Brands
4
Personal care
Typical roles
AstringentBiocideDeodorizer
