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The restriction field for ZINC CHLORIDE reads: III/24. This is the restriction note from the CosIng inventory. For authoritative conditions and limits, always refer to the linked annex entries.

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InventoryRef 3895515/10/2010

ZINC CHLORIDE

Zinc chloride

ZINC CHLORIDE is linked to 1 EU annex record on this page. Inventory note: III/24.

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Market	Evidence status	Records	Source language
European Union	Evidence linked Restricted entry found Open this evidence	1	English and EU languages
Great Britain	Source mapped Official source mapped; ingredient rule not imported	0	English
Canada	Source mapped Official source mapped; ingredient rule not imported	0	English and French
New Zealand	Source mapped Official source mapped; ingredient rule not imported	0	English
ASEAN	Source mapped Official source mapped; ingredient rule not imported	0	English and national languages
China	Source mapped Official source mapped; ingredient rule not imported	0	Chinese with selected English material
Japan	Source mapped Official source mapped; ingredient rule not imported	0	Japanese; official English translation available
South Korea	Source mapped Official source mapped; ingredient rule not imported	0	Korean with some English names
United States	Source mapped Official source mapped; ingredient rule not imported	0	English
Australia	Source mapped Official source mapped; ingredient rule not imported	0	English
Brazil	Source mapped Official source mapped; ingredient rule not imported	0	Portuguese with INCI crosswalks
India	Source mapped Official source mapped; ingredient rule not imported	0	English and Hindi
Saudi Arabia	Source mapped Official source mapped; ingredient rule not imported	0	Arabic and English

Chemical identity and properties

PubChem 2D chemical structure for CAS 7646-85-7

CAS 7646-85-7PubChem CID 5727

Zinc Chloride

Zinc chloride is a white crystalline solid. It is soluble in water. It is corrosive to metals and therefore irritating to the skin, eyes and mucous membranes. It is used for preserving wood, in soldering fluxes, as a catalyst in chemical metals and manufacturing, and for many other uses. — CAMEO Chemicals

IUPAC name: dichlorozinc

Molecular formula: Cl2Zn
Molecular weight: 136.3 g/mol
Exact mass: 133.866847 Da
Topological polar surface area: 0.0 Å²
Hydrogen-bond donors: 0
Hydrogen-bond acceptors: 0
Covalent units: 1
Defined stereocentres: 0

Also known as

ZinkchlorideZintraceZinc chloride fumeZinc chloride (ZnCl2)ZinkchloridZine dichlorideChlorure de zincZinc (chlorure de)

16 more reported names

Zinco (cloruro di)EPA Pesticide Chemical Code 087801AI3-04470CHEBI:49976Zinc chloride in plastic containerZinc dichloride fumeRefChem:6360zinc(2+) ion dichloride231-592-086Q357L16BHexiteNSC-529648Zinc chloride, anhydrousZinc dichloridezinc(II) chlorideZincum Muriaticum

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External database identifiers

PubMed:37797845
PubMed:36646412
PubMed:36450499
PubMed:35106724
PubMed:35027733
PubMed:34571403
PubMed:34286406
PubMed:33645215
PubMed:31588059
PubMed:31532279
PubMed:30768131
PubMed:30714133

Retrieved from NIH PubChem on 2026-08-31 by checksum-valid CAS matching. Chemical properties do not replace the regulatory decision on this page.

Inventory details for ZINC CHLORIDE

INCI name

ZINC CHLORIDE

INN name

zinc chloride

Ph. Eur. name

zinci chloridum

Description

Zinc chloride

Record provenance

Inventory reference: 38955
Imported identity: ZINC CHLORIDE
Source update: 15/10/2010

European Commission CosIng source notes

Annex records for ZINC CHLORIDE

Annex III Restriction reference

Entry 24

ZINC ACETATE / ZINC CHLORIDE / ZINC GLUCONATE / ZINC GLUTAMATE

Key data

CAS

7646-85-7

231-592-0

Restriction

III/24

Function

ORAL CARE: Providing cosmetic effects to the oral cavity, e.g. cleansing, deodorising, protecting.
SOOTHING: Lightening discomfort of the skin or of the scalp.

Official EU ingredient-name evidence

The ingredient name exactly matches the official 2025 EU glossary of common ingredient names.

#30296 · ZINC CHLORIDE

Ingredients with overlapping formulation functions

VISCUM ALBUM EXTRACTNAIL CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING, SOOTHING

VISCUM ALBUM FRUIT EXTRACTSOOTHING

VISCUM ALBUM LEAF EXTRACTSOOTHING

WHEAT AMINO ACIDSHAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING, SKIN PROTECTING, SOOTHING

ZINC PICOLINATEORAL CARE, SOOTHING

Additional official and scientific sources

11 external databases to check this identity in

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ECHA CHEM / Information on chemicals PubChem PUG REST EU Safety Gate cosmetic product alerts ECHA CHEM US EPA CompTox Cosmetic Ingredient Review safety assessments FDA Global Substance Registration System ILO/WHO International Chemical Safety Cards Japan NITE-CHRIP NIOSH Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards OECD eChemPortal

How ZINC CHLORIDE appears in the CosIng inventory

The CosIng inventory lists ZINC CHLORIDE as a cosmetic ingredient and this page links it to 1 annex record. The inventory entry captures names and identifiers, while the annex record shows where the substance is prohibited, restricted or positively listed in EU cosmetics law.

ZINC CHLORIDE is also tagged with 2 cosmetic functions in the official data. Function labels describe intended use, but they do not replace regulatory review of linked annex records before formulation or labelling work.

Frequently asked questions

ZINC CHLORIDE appears in the EU CosIng inventory and has linked annex records. Check the annex records above for applicable restrictions, concentration limits and conditions of use. Annex II listing means prohibited; Annex III means restricted; Annexes IV, V and VI mean permitted under specified conditions.

The restriction field for ZINC CHLORIDE reads: "III/24". This is the restriction note recorded in the CosIng inventory for this ingredient. For authoritative conditions and limits, always refer to the linked annex entries above.

According to the EU CosIng inventory, ZINC CHLORIDE carries the following function designation(s):

CAS 7646-85-7 may appear across multiple EU annex records. Viewing the CAS lookup page shows all Annex II–VI entries sharing this identifier, which is useful for identifying cross-annex regulatory status of the same chemical substance.

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Source note for ZINC CHLORIDE

This page combines the CosIng inventory entry for ZINC CHLORIDE with 1 linked Annex II–VI record from the local dataset built from public European Commission cosmetic ingredient materials.

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