Zinc Chloride Hydroxide

Zinc Chloride Hydroxide 1
Zinc Chloride Hydroxide 2
Zinc Chloride Hydroxide 3
AKA: Zinc chloride hydroxide (Zn5Cl2(OH)8), Hydrate (1:1), 12167-79-2
Synthetic
Not Clean
Zinc chloride hydroxide (Zn5Cl2(OH)8), hydrate (1:1)
Formula
Cl2H10O9Zn5-2
Mol. Weight
551.90
CAS #
12167-79-2
Form
Powder
Functions
Bulking
Adds Body & Volume
Fights Bacteria
Anti-Aging Benefits
Reduces Inflammation
Adds volume
Traditional Use
A synthetic zinc compound developed for cosmetics and personal care to provide antimicrobial and astringent properties in deodorants and skin care formulations.
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Acne
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper →
⚖️Regulatory0 listings
🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR