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INCI name

ZINC SULFATE

Zinc sulfate

AntimicrobialAntiplaqueAstringentOral carereviewed

A zinc salt with astringent properties.

What it is

Zinc sulfate is an inorganic zinc salt. In cosmetics it is used as an astringent and, in oral care, for its zinc content.

Where it is used

Toothpastes, mouthwashes and some skin care.

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.
Antiplaque
Helping protect against plaque.
Astringent
Contracting and/or tightening the skin.
Oral care
Providing cosmetic effects to the oral cavity, e.g. cleansing, deodorising, protecting.

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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