Zinc Oxide

AKA: Zincum Oxydatum, Zinc paste, Zinci Oxydum, Zinc (as oxide), Zinc oxide emulsion, Zinc (as zinc oxide), CI 77947, C.I. 77947
Synthetic
Sunscreen Filter
Preservative
Colorant
Barrier Support
Clean
Zinc oxide is a nutrient supplement. Zinc oxide is a constituent of cigarette filters for removal of selected components from tobacco smoke. Zinc oxide is a filter consisting of charcoal impregnated with zinc oxide and iron oxide removes significant amounts of HCN and H2S from tobacco smoke without affecting its flavor. Zinc oxide is an amphoteric oxide. It is nearly insoluble in water and alcohol, but it is soluble in (degraded by) most acids, such as hydrochloric acid:; Zinc oxide is an inorganic compound with the formula ZnO. It usually appears as a white powder, nearly insoluble in water. The powder is widely used as an additive into numerous materials and products including plastics, ceramics, glass, cement, rubber (e.g. car tyres), lubricants, paints, ointments, adhesives, sealants, pigments, foods (source of Zn nutrient), batteries, ferrites, fire retardants, first aid tapes, etc. ZnO is present in the Earth crust as a mineral zincite; however, most ZnO used commercially is prod
Solubility 0.0004 % at 64 °F (NIOSH, 2024)
Formula
OZn
Mol. Weight
81.40
CAS #
1314-13-2
Form
Powder
State
Crude zinc oxide is a yellow-gray granular solid with no odor. It is insoluble in water. The primary hazard is the threat posed to the environment. Immediate steps should be taken to limit its spread
Functions
Antimicrobial
Keeps your product from growing bacteria, mold, or yeast. Without these, that jar of cream becomes a petri dish in about a week.
Bulking
Colorant
Gives the product its color. Purely aesthetic — makes the formula look good in the jar but does nothing for your skin.
Light Stabilizer
Oral Care
Skin Protecting
Helps rebuild and strengthen your skin barrier — the invisible shield that keeps moisture in and irritants out. Essential after over-exfoliating or harsh weather.
Uv Absorber
Blocks or absorbs UV rays to protect your skin from sun damage, dark spots, and premature aging.
Uv Filter
Blocks or absorbs UV rays to protect your skin from sun damage, dark spots, and premature aging.
Nourishes & Protects
EWG
2
CIR
Pregnancy
CIR Safety Findings
ewg-2
pregnancy-nursing-safe
all-shades-safe
Concentration Guide
25.0%
0%35%
Reg. Limit
FDA OTC limit (Sunscreen): 25%. 21 CFR 352.10
Regulatory Status
EUpermitted
JAPANpermitted
CANADApermitted
Regulatory Agencies
Skin Types
all-skin-types, gentle
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper
⚖️Regulatory1 listing
🛡️Safety-assessed1 review
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
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Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG