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INCI name
- CI 77947
Alternative names
- Zinkoxid,
- Zinci Oxidum,
- C-Weiss 8,
- Pigment White 4,
- Zincum Oxidatum
Origin
- Mineral
Definition
- Zinc oxide
INCI function
- Cosmetic colorant
Other HIGH concerns: Occupational hazards, Persistence and bioaccumulation;
Other MODERATE concerns: Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive);
Other LOW concerns: Ecotoxicology
About ZINC OXIDE: Zinc Oxide is an inorganic oxide used as a colorant and sunscreen agent.
Function(s): Bulking Agent; Colorant; Skin Protectant; Sunscreen Agent
Synoym(s): CI 77947; FLOWERS OF ZINC; LOW TEMPERATURE BURNED ZINC OXIDE; PHILOSOPHER'S WOOL; PIGMENT WHITE 4; ZINC FLOWERS; ZINC OXIDE (NON-NANO) ; ZINC WHITE
One or more animal studies show or allergenic effects at very low doses. Sayes CM, Reed KL, Warheit DB

Persistent, bioaccumulative in wildlife	Canada PBTs - Accelerated Reduction/Elimination of Toxics (ARET)
Found to be persistent and bioaccumulative in wildlife	BorgÃ¥ K, Campbell L, Gabrielsen GW, Norstrom RJ, Muir DC, Fisk AT

Possible human respiratory toxicant	Association of Occupational and Environmental Clinics
Limited evidence of respiratory toxicity (only for products that may be aerosolized (airborne))	California EPA, Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment
Limited evidence of toxicity (only for products that may be aerosolized (airborne))	California EPA, Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment
One or more animal studies show classified as toxic effects at moderate doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient)	EPA Toxic Release Inventory PBTs

Strong evidence of occupational hazards (only for products that may be aerosolized (airborne))	Gordon T, Fine JM
Allowed workplace exposures restricted to moderate doses (only for products that may be aerosolized (airborne))	National Library of Medicine HazMap

Wildlife and environmental toxicity European Union - Classification & Labelling
Wildlife and environmental toxicity Adams, L
6,924 studies in PubMed science library may include information on the toxicity of this chemical see search results ->NLM PubMed
Limited potential to absorb into the skin.Gulson B, McCall MJ, Gomez L, Korsch M, Casey P, Kinsley L

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