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
- industrial
- pharma
Zein
CAS 9010-66-6
Anti-caking agent · Drier · Film former
Concern score
Not assessed — no hazard data yet.
Why it's flagged
EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 7 composition records across product categories including Specialty occupational products, Personal care.
Regulation
No restrictions found. Zein appears in these published regulatory listings.
- commercial_presence
- consumer_product_presence
- cpdat_category:beauty|industrial
- definition_level:complete
- definition_type:primary
- inactive_ingredient_database
- ingredient_type:ingredient substance
- occupational_presence
USFDAinactive ingredient database4 entries
USEPAcommercial use observedEPA CPDat observed this chemical in 7 composition records across product categories including Specialty occupational products, Personal care. EPA CPDat classifies this chemical for functional uses including Film former, Softener and conditioner, Humectant.
- EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 7 composition records across product categories including Specialty occupational products, Personal care. EPA CPDat classifies this chemical for functional uses including Film former, Softener and conditioner, Humectant.Source →
USFDAlisted in openFDA substanceopenFDA substance registry classifies this ingredient as structurallydiverse.
- openFDA substance registry classifies this ingredient as structurallydiverse.Source →
Evidence
No graded sources yet for Zein. 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 Zein in our catalog (epa_cpdat).
Products
7
Brands
6
Specialty occupational productsPersonal care
Typical roles
Anti-caking agentDrierFilm formerHumectantSoftener and conditioner
