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ZINC LAURATE.

Valuable CAS 2452-01-9 / ANTICAKING, OPACIFYING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING

Zinc Laurate is a multi-functional ingredient prized for improving product texture, controlling viscosity, and offering mild skin benefits. It effectively acts as an anticaking and opacifying agent in cosmetic formulations.

Summary

Anticaking Opacifying Viscosity Controlling Mild antimicrobial Anti-inflammatory Texture Enhancer Spreadability Enhancer

Science

Mechanism of Action

On the skin, Zinc Laurate provides mild antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory effects. Within formulations, it enhances texture and spreadability, prevents clumping, and helps manage product transparency and thickness.

Research

Clinical Evidence

Low confidence
Effective range N/A
Optimal

N/A

Transparency

Dusting Analysis

Not commonly dusted

Zinc Laurate functions as an anticaking agent, actively preventing powder clumping, and is therefore not typically associated with dusting concerns.

The Formula

Formulation

Solubility
Oil
Optimal pH N/A
0 7 14

Stability

Stable under normal storage conditions but sensitive to strong acids or bases.

Conflicts

  • strong acids
  • strong bases
  • heat
  • sources of ignition

Safety

Safety Profile

CIR Status
Safe as used
Sensitization risk Low

The CIR Expert Panel concluded Zinc Laurate is safe in cosmetics when formulated to be non-irritating. Adverse reactions are uncommon, though patch testing is recommended for sensitive individuals.

Your Skin

Skin Compatibility

No Normal
No Dry
No Oily
No Sensitive
Irritancy Low
Comedogenicity Low

Our Assessment

Verdict

Valuable

Zinc Laurate is a valuable multi-purpose ingredient, enhancing cosmetic formulations with texture improvements and mild skin-soothing properties, while being generally well-tolerated.

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