Zinc Carbonate
Zinc Carbonate is a cosmetic ingredient used as an opacifying agent. It is used in 37 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex).
| INCI name | ZINC CARBONATE |
| Function | OPACIFYING |
| CAS number | 3486-35-9 |
| EC number | 222-477-6 |
| Prevalence | 37 products (0.04% of dataset) |
| Most used in | Haircare |
| EU status | Restricted (annex ) |
| Monthly searches | 1,000 |
Used in
Shampoos 56.8%Facial Treatments 16.2%General Moisturizers 8.1%Essences 2.7%Eye Moisturizers 2.7%Foundations 2.7%
Frequently asked
- What does Zinc Carbonate do in skincare?
- Zinc Carbonate functions as an opacifying agent in cosmetic formulas.
- Is Zinc Carbonate allowed in cosmetics?
- Yes, but it is regulated in the EU — it appears in a Cosmetics Regulation annex with usage conditions.
- What products contain Zinc Carbonate?
- It is most commonly found in Haircare products, especially shampoos (56.8% of its uses).
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