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InventoryRef 5432615/10/2010

ALUMINUM ZINC OXIDE

Dialuminium-zinc-tetraoxide

ALUMINUM ZINC OXIDE 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 12068-53-0
CAS 12068-53-0PubChem CID 166598

Aluminum zinc oxide (Al2ZnO4)

IUPAC name
dialuminum;dizinc;pentakis(oxygen(2-))
Molecular formula
Al2O5Zn2
Molecular weight
264.7 g/mol
Exact mass
263.79283 Da
Topological polar surface area
5.0 Ų
Hydrogen-bond donors
0
Hydrogen-bond acceptors
5
Covalent units
9
Defined stereocentres
0

Also known as

Dialuminium zinc tetraoxideEINECS 235-101-0EC 235-101-0RefChem:556721235-101-0dialuminum;dizinc;oxygen(2-)JAONJTDQXUSBGG-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Evidence from additional scientific databases

NIH PubChem PUG-View
Exact identifier match166598

Attributed physical-property, hazard, environmental and use annotations.

  • Note: This chemical does not meet GHS hazard criteria for 50% (1 of 2) of reports. Source: European Chemicals Agency (ECHA)
  • GHS Hazard Statements: H411 (50%): Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects [Hazardous to the aquatic environment, long-term hazard] Source: European Chemicals Agency (ECHA)
  • Precautionary Statement Codes: P273, P391, and P501 (click each P-code to see the statement) Source: European Chemicals Agency (ECHA)
  • ECHA C&L Notifications Summary: Aggregated GHS information provided per 2 reports by companies from 2 notifications to the ECHA C&L Inventory.; Reported as not meeting GHS hazard criteria per 1 of 2 reports by companies.; There is 1 notification provided by 1 of 2 reports by companies with hazard statement code(s).; Information may vary between notifications depending on impurities, additives, and other factors. The percentage value in parenthesis indicates the notified classification ratio from companies that provide hazard codes. Only hazard codes with percentage values above 10% are shown. For more detailed information, please visit ECHA C&L website. Source: European Chemicals Agency (ECHA)

Mapped by: Existing checksum-valid CAS to unique PubChem CID match. Retrieved: 2026-08-31. Open source record

Scientific classifications and hazard annotations provide context and do not replace the market-specific regulatory decision shown above.

Additional source coverage and match status
SourceResultChecked
NIH PubChem PUG-ViewExact match2026-08-31

A recorded no-match is useful evidence that the source was checked; it is not a claim that the substance does not exist elsewhere.

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 ALUMINUM ZINC OXIDE

INCI name

ALUMINUM ZINC OXIDE

Description

Dialuminium-zinc-tetraoxide

Record provenance

Inventory reference
54326
Imported identity
ALUMINUM ZINC OXIDE
Source update
15/10/2010
European Commission CosIng source notes

Key data

Restriction
Function
BINDING
Providing adhesive properties during and after compression in cosmetic tablets and/or cakes.
BULKING
Non-reactive (chemically inert), solid ingredients that dilute other solids and/or increase the volume of cosmetic products.
DEODORANT
Reducing and/or eliminating unpleasant odour. Contributing against the formation of malodour on body surfaces.
OPACIFYING
Reducing transparency or translucency of cosmetics.

Official EU ingredient-name evidence

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

Ingredients with overlapping formulation functions

Additional official and scientific sources

11 external databases to check this identity in

How ALUMINUM ZINC OXIDE appears in the CosIng inventory

The CosIng inventory lists ALUMINUM ZINC OXIDE 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.

ALUMINUM ZINC OXIDE is also tagged with 4 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

ALUMINUM ZINC OXIDE 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, ALUMINUM ZINC OXIDE carries the following function designation(s):

CAS 12068-53-0 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 ALUMINUM ZINC OXIDE

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

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