# ZINC LACTATE

URL: https://app.greenveil.ai/ingredients/ingredient_inci_zinc_lactate
Categories: beauty, cleaning
Functions: Deodorant, Astringent, Antimicrobial
Identifier: DTXSID70970746

> ZINC LACTATE: Used in cosmetics as a deodorant. EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 42 composition records across product categories including Personal care. Compiled from 2 published data sources.

## Safety assessment

- Chemical concern: not yet assessed
- Is it a concern? We haven't assessed a concern score for this ingredient yet. It is listed for cosmetic use in the EU.
- Rationale: EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 42 composition records across product categories including Personal care.

## Regulatory status

- EU: Active — Restriction: III/24
- US: commercial use observed — EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 42 composition records across product categories including Personal care. EPA CPDat classifies this chemical for functional uses including Deodorizer, Astringent, Biocide.

## Expert safety opinions

- SCCS (EU Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety): no opinion on file.
- CIR (Cosmetic Ingredient Review (US expert panel)): no opinion on file.

## Data sources

- CosIng (updated 2026-09-23): https://ec.europa.eu/growth/tools-databases/cosing/details/38964
- EPA Chemical and Products Database (updated june 18, 2019): https://us.pg.com/

_Assessed by Greenveil._