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ZINC PHENOLSULFONATE.

Valuable CAS 127-82-2 / ANTIMICROBIAL, ASTRINGENT, DEODORANT

Zinc Phenolsulfonate is an antimicrobial, astringent, and deodorant agent. It effectively helps control body odor, tighten pores, and reduce microbial growth on the skin.

Summary

antimicrobial astringent deodorant

Science

Mechanism of Action

It works as an antiperspirant by diffusing into sweat ducts to form an obstructive hydroxide gel. Additionally, it slows microbial proliferation and tightens skin pores, contributing to its astringent and deodorant effects.

Research

Clinical Evidence

High confidence
Effective range 1–6%
Optimal

1%

Key findings

  1. 01 Safety Assessment of Zinc Phenosulfonate as Used in Cosmetics (CIR 2023)
  2. 02 Zinc Phenolsulfonate - Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR 2023)

Transparency

Dusting Analysis

Not commonly dusted

The Formula

Formulation

Solubility
Water
Optimal pH N/A
0 7 14

Stability

Zinc Phenolsulfonate is soluble in water, alcohol, and glycerol, presenting as a weak acid with an approximate pH of 4 in aqueous solutions.

Conflicts

  • alkali soaps
  • ammonia
  • strong bases

Safety

Safety Profile

CIR Status
Safe as used
Max tested
6%
Sensitization risk Low

The CIR Expert Panel considers it safe as used, though the EU restricts its use to 6% in specific products and the US FDA lacks data for OTC drug recognition.

Your Skin

Skin Compatibility

Yes Normal
No Dry
Yes Oily
No Sensitive
Irritancy Medium
Comedogenicity Unknown

Our Assessment

Verdict

Valuable

A valuable ingredient for its antimicrobial, astringent, and deodorant properties, best utilized within specified concentration limits due to potential irritation at high doses.

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