# ZINC PHENOLSULFONATE

URL: https://app.greenveil.ai/ingredients/ingredient_cas_127_82_2
Categories: beauty
Functions: Astringent, Biocide, Deodorizer
Identifier: 127-82-2

> ZINC PHENOLSULFONATE is used as astringent / biocide. Greenveil chemical-concern score: 70/100 — High concern based on regulatory listings.. Assessed from 6 sources.

## Safety assessment

- Chemical concern score: 70/100 — High concern based on regulatory listings.
- Confidence: 4
- Rationale: Zinc 4-hydroxybenzene sulphonate is restricted in cosmetic products under Annex III of the EU Cosmetics Regulation (EC) 1223/2009.

## Regulatory status

- EU: restricted — 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
- US: commercial use observed — 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.
- US: listed in openFDA substance — openFDA substance registry classifies this ingredient as chemical.

_Assessed by Greenveil._