Zinc Neodecanoate

AKA: 27253-29-8, Neodecanoic acid, Zinc salt, Caswell No. 919A, EPA Pesticide Chemical Code 097502, Zinc salt (2:1), Zinc;3, 3, 5, 5-tetramethylhexanoate
Synthetic
Clean
OriginDerived from zinc oxide and neodecanoic acid, members of the organometallic and fatty acid chemical families. Synthesized through esterification reaction between zinc salt and neodecanoic acid to form the zinc ester complex.
Zinc neodecanoate
Formula
C20H38O4Zn
Mol. Weight
407.90
CAS #
27253-29-8
Form
Liquid
State
Liquid
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Acne
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Functions
Anticaking
Opacifying
Viscosity Controlling
Prevents Clumping
Adds Opacity
Controls Viscosity
Fights Bacteria
Anti-Aging Benefits
Reduces Inflammation
Creates creamy opacity
Controls product thickness
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed3 reviews →
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EWG
2
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Skin Irritant
1 study / 1 not irritating (CIR 755)
Concentration Guide
CIR lists it as not reported to be in use.
CIR · report published 2024
Regulatory Agencies
Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR
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