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ZINC NEODECANOATE

Zinc neodecanoate

ZINC NEODECANOATE is listed in the EU CosIng inventory, but no direct annex records are linked on this page yet.

Regulatory evidence by market

No rule for this ingredient has been imported for any of the 13 markets tracked here.

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Chemical identity and properties

PubChem 2D chemical structure for CAS 27253-29-8
CAS 27253-29-8PubChem CID 117959

neodecanoic acid, zinc salt

IUPAC name
zinc bis(3,3,5,5-tetramethylhexanoate)
Molecular formula
C20H38O4Zn
Molecular weight
407.9 g/mol
Exact mass
406.206151 Da
Topological polar surface area
80.3 Ų
Hydrogen-bond donors
0
Hydrogen-bond acceptors
4
Covalent units
3
Defined stereocentres
0

Also known as

Caswell No. 919AUNII-VPR8224Z3TEINECS 248-370-4EPA Pesticide Chemical Code 097502EC 248-370-4RefChem:202266Neodecanoic acid, zinc salt (2:1)zinc;3,3,5,5-tetramethylhexanoate
1 more reported name
JUODUXKPGONLIM-UHFFFAOYSA-L

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 NEODECANOATE

INCI name

ZINC NEODECANOATE

Description

Zinc neodecanoate

Record provenance

Inventory reference
38967
Imported identity
ZINC NEODECANOATE
Source update
15/10/2010
European Commission CosIng source notes

Key data

Restriction
Function
ANTICAKING
Preventing agglomeration of particulate solids into lumps or hard masses (cohesive cake), thus allowing free flow of particles.
OPACIFYING
Reducing transparency or translucency of cosmetics.
VISCOSITY CONTROLLING
Increasing or decreasing the viscosity (thickness) of cosmetics.

Official EU ingredient-name evidence

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

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How ZINC NEODECANOATE appears in the CosIng inventory

The CosIng inventory lists ZINC NEODECANOATE as a cosmetic ingredient and this page links it to 0 annex records. The inventory entry captures names and identifiers, while the annex records show where the substance is prohibited, restricted or positively listed in EU cosmetics law.

ZINC NEODECANOATE is also tagged with 3 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 NEODECANOATE is listed in the EU CosIng ingredient inventory with no direct annex restriction records linked at this time. Absence of an annex link does not guarantee unrestricted use — always verify against the current official CosIng database before formulating.

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

CAS 27253-29-8 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 NEODECANOATE

This page reproduces the CosIng inventory entry for ZINC NEODECANOATE from public European Commission cosmetic ingredient materials and shows linked identifiers even when no direct annex match is currently attached.

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