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Annex VI Entry 30 13/09/2016

ZINC OXIDE

Zinc oxide

ZINC OXIDE appears in Annex VI as a positive-list UV filter entry for EU cosmetics. Maximum concentration in this record: - 25% - In case of combined use of zinc oxide and zinc oxide (nano), the sum shall not exceed the limit of 25%.

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Permitted UV filter— Annex VI, EU Regulation 1223/2009
Entry: 30

Chemical identity and properties

PubChem 2D chemical structure for CAS 1314-13-2
CAS 1314-13-2PubChem CID 3007857

Zinc Oxide

Crude zinc oxide is a yellow-gray granular solid with no odor. It is insoluble in water. The primary hazard is the threat posed to the environment. Immediate steps should be taken to limit its spread to the environment. Prolonged inhalation of the dust may result in metal fume fever with symptoms of chills, fever, muscular pain, nausea and vomiting. — CAMEO Chemicals

IUPAC name
zinc oxygen(2-)
Molecular formula
OZn
Molecular weight
81.4 g/mol
Exact mass
79.924056 Da
Topological polar surface area
1.0 Ų
Hydrogen-bond donors
0
Hydrogen-bond acceptors
1
Covalent units
2
Defined stereocentres
0

Also known as

Zinc oxide (ZnO)Zincum OxydatumZinc pasteZinci OxydumZinc (as oxide)Zinc oxide emulsionZinc (as zinc oxide)SOI2LOH54Z
16 more reported names
CI 77947C.I. 77947215-222-5Lassar's PasteOxide, ZincPaste, Lassar'saloevellacalahistdaburdiapermultipurposebareMineralsBoudreauxsDynashieldNaturopathicaNutrascreen
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External database identifiers

Retrieved from NIH PubChem on 2026-09-02 by checksum-valid CAS matching. Chemical properties do not replace the regulatory decision on this page.

Record details

Maximum concentration

- 25% - In case of combined use of zinc oxide and zinc oxide (nano), the sum shall not exceed the limit of 25%

Warnings

Not to be used in applications that may lead to exposure of the end-user's lungs by inhalation.

INCI glossary name

ZINC OXIDE

Chemical name

Zinc oxide

Regulatory information

Regulation

(EU) 2016/621

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Identified ingredients

Key data

CAS
1314-13-2
EC
215-222-5
Annex
VI
Entry number
30

Inventory links for ZINC OXIDE

Inventory Shared CAS number
Ref 98572

CI 77947

CAS: 1314-13-2
EC: 215-222-5
Inventory Restriction reference
Ref 38968

ZINC OXIDE

CAS: 1314-13-2
EC: 215-222-5

Direct matches are limited for this record, so nearby entries from Annex VI are shown as well.

Annex IV 144
Shared CAS number

ZINC OXIDE

CAS: 1314-13-2
EC: 215-222-5
Annex VI 27
Nearby record in the same annex

TITANIUM DIOXIDE

CAS: 13463-67-7[1]/ 1317-70-0[2]/ 1317-80-2[3]
EC: 236-675-5[1] /215-280-1[2]/215-282-2 [ 3]
Annex VI 27a
Nearby record in the same annex

TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NANO)

CAS: 13463-67-7[1]/ 1317-70-0[2]/ 1317-80-2[3]
EC: 236-675-5[1] /215-280-1[2]/ 215-282-2[3]
Annex VI 26
Nearby record in the same annex

Polysilicone-15

CAS: 207574-74-1
EC: 426-000-4

What Annex VI means for ZINC OXIDE

ZINC OXIDE is an approved UV filter listed in Annex VI of EU Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009. Only UV filters included in this positive list may be used to provide UV protection in EU cosmetic products.

The maximum permitted concentration specified in this entry applies to the ready-to-use product. Some UV filters are restricted to specific application types or require label warnings.

This record is linked to 2 CosIng inventory ingredients for name and identifier cross-reference. The page also surfaces 11 related annex records with overlapping identifiers, annex logic or naming patterns.

Compliance checklist

  • Concentration in ready-to-use product must not exceed: - 25% - In case of combined use of zinc oxide and zinc oxide (nano), the sum shall not exceed the limit of 25%
  • Check whether the UV filter is approved for both leave-on and rinse-off applications.
  • Include SPF or UV protection warning statements as required.

Frequently asked questions

Yes. ZINC OXIDE is listed in Annex VI of EU Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009 as a permitted UV filter. It may be used at concentrations up to the specified maximum in the ready-to-use product.

CAS 1314-13-2 is the unique numerical identifier assigned to ZINC OXIDE by the Chemical Abstracts Service. In cosmetic compliance work, the CAS number is used to cross-reference the substance across regulatory databases, raw material specifications and safety assessment reports. Multiple EU annex entries may share the same CAS number if the same substance appears under different conditions or in different annexes.

The maximum concentration of - 25% - In case of combined use of zinc oxide and zinc oxide (nano), the sum shall not exceed the limit of 25% applies to the concentration of the substance in the ready-to-use cosmetic product. When the substance is supplied as part of a blend or mixture, the calculation must account for the contribution of all sources in the formulation. The combined concentration must not exceed the stated limit.

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