Zinc Laurate

Zinc Laurate molecular structure
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: 2452-01-9, Zinc dilaurate, Dodecanoic acid, Zinc salt (2:1), Zinc salt
Synthetic
Clean
The CIR Expert Panel concluded that the following 27 zinc salts are safe in cosmetics in the present practices of use and concentration described in this safety assessment when formulated to be non-irritating...Zinc Laurate...
Formula
C24H46O4Zn
Mol. Weight
464.00
CAS #
2452-01-9
Form
Powder
State
Pellets or Large Crystals; Dry Powder
Functions
Anticaking
Opacifying
Viscosity Controlling
Prevents Clumping
Adds Opacity
Controls Viscosity
Fights Bacteria
Anti-Aging Benefits
Reduces Inflammation
Creates creamy opacity
Controls product thickness
Traditional Use
A synthetic zinc salt of lauric acid developed in the 20th century for cosmetic use. Functions as both a zinc source and conditioning agent in modern skincare formulations.
EWG
2
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-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed3 reviews →
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Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR