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ZINC SULFIDE is listed in the EU CosIng ingredient inventory with no direct annex restriction records linked at this time. Always verify against the current official CosIng database before formulating.

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InventoryRef 3897915/10/2010

ZINC SULFIDE

Zinc sulphide

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

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Chemical identity and properties

PubChem 2D chemical structure for CAS 1314-98-3

CAS 1314-98-3PubChem CID 9833931

Zinc Sulfide

Zinc sulfide appears as a yellowish-white powder in a liquid. Insoluble in water and denser than water. Primary hazard is to the environment. Immediate steps should be taken to limit spread to the environment. Easily penetrates the soil to contaminate groundwater and nearby waterways. — CAMEO Chemicals

IUPAC name: zinc sulfide

Molecular formula: SZn
Molecular weight: 97.4 g/mol
Exact mass: 95.901213 Da
Topological polar surface area: 1.0 Å²
Hydrogen-bond donors: 0
Hydrogen-bond acceptors: 1
Covalent units: 2
Defined stereocentres: 0

Also known as

Zinc monosulfideZinc sulfide (ZnS)AlbalithCleartranCI-77975215-251-3RefChem:905003Irtran 2

16 more reported names

SachtolithSachtolith HD-SsulfanylidenezincZinc sulphidethioxozinczinc(II) sulfideCleartran; FV 40-1; FV 40-1 (sulfide); HD-Szinc;sulfideZinc Sulfide NanopowderZINC MONOSULPHIDEZINC, THIOXO-ZINC(II) SULPHIDEZINC SULFIDE [MI]SACHTOTEC MD 300ZNI 08PBZINC SULFIDE [HSDB]

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External database identifiers

EPA DTXSID:DTXSID7042518
PubMed:22342292
PubMed:21481475

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 SULFIDE

INCI name

ZINC SULFIDE

Description

Zinc sulphide

Record provenance

Inventory reference: 38979
Imported identity: ZINC SULFIDE
Source update: 15/10/2010

European Commission CosIng source notes

Annex records for ZINC SULFIDE

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Key data

CAS

1314-98-3

215-251-3

Restriction

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Function

DEPILATORY: Breaking down the mechanical strength of hair fibers so that they can be removed by mild scraping/rubbing.

Official EU ingredient-name evidence

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

#30355 · ZINC SULFIDE

Ingredients with overlapping formulation functions

STYRENE/METHYLSTYRENE COPOLYMERBINDING, DEPILATORY

THIOGLYCERINDEPILATORY, HAIR WAVING OR STRAIGHTENING, KERATOLYTIC, REDUCING

THIOGLYCOLIC ACIDANTIOXIDANT, DEPILATORY, HAIR WAVING OR STRAIGHTENING, REDUCING

THIOLACTIC ACIDANTIOXIDANT, DEPILATORY, FRAGRANCE, HAIR WAVING OR STRAIGHTENING, REDUCING

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 SULFIDE appears in the CosIng inventory

The CosIng inventory lists ZINC SULFIDE 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 SULFIDE is also tagged with 1 cosmetic function 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 SULFIDE 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 SULFIDE carries the following function designation(s):

DEPILATORY

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Source note for ZINC SULFIDE

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

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