Zinc Palmitate

AKA: Zinc dipalmitate, Hexadecanoic acid, Zinc salt, Zinc salt (2:1), ZINC PALMITATE [INCI]
Synthetic
Clean
OriginZinc Palmitate is synthesized from zinc salts and palmitic acid, a saturated fatty acid derived from palm oil. It is produced through esterification, combining zinc compounds with palmitic acid under controlled chemical conditions.
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 Palmitate...
Formula
C32H62O4Zn
Mol. Weight
576.20
CAS #
4991-47-3
Form
Powder
State
Other Solid
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Acne
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Functions
Deodorant
Controls Odor
Fights Bacteria
Anti-Aging Benefits
Reduces Inflammation
Neutralizes odor
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
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🛡️Safety-assessed3 reviews →
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EWG
2
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
Concentration Guide
CIR lists it as not reported to be in use.
CIR · report published 2024
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR