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INCI name

ZINC CHLORIDE

Zinc chloride

AntimicrobialAstringentOral careSoothingreviewed

A zinc salt used as an astringent and in oral care.

What it is

Zinc chloride is an inorganic zinc salt. In cosmetics it acts as an astringent and, in mouthwashes and toothpastes, as a source of zinc.

Where it is used

Mouthwashes, toothpastes and deodorants.

Limits of interpretation

The INCI list shows which ingredients are present, not how much of each. Above 1%, ingredients are listed in descending order of weight; below 1% the order is free.

Functions

Antimicrobial
Preventing and/or slowing down microbial growth.
Astringent
Contracting and/or tightening the skin.
Oral care
Providing cosmetic effects to the oral cavity, e.g. cleansing, deodorising, protecting.
Soothing
Lightening discomfort of the skin or of the scalp.

EU regulation

EU · Annex III, entry 24Water-soluble zinc salts with the exception of zinc 4- hydroxy-benzene sulphonate (entry 25 of Annex III)
Product type
(a) Toothpaste intended for users above 1 year of age (b) Toothpaste intended for children between 6 months and 1 year of age (c) Mouthwash intended for users above 6 years of age (d) Other products
Maximum concentration
(a) 1 % (as zinc) (b) 0,72 % (as zinc) (c) 0,1 % (as zinc) (d) 1 % (as zinc)
As of
3 November 2026 · (EU) 2026/909

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