Zinc Palmitate

AKA: Zinc dipalmitate, Hexadecanoic acid, Zinc salt, Zinc salt (2:1), ZINC PALMITATE [INCI]
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 Palmitate...
Formula
C32H62O4Zn
Mol. Weight
576.20
CAS #
4991-47-3
Form
Powder
State
Other Solid
Functions
Deodorant
Controls Odor
Fights Bacteria
Anti-Aging Benefits
Reduces Inflammation
Neutralizes odor
Traditional Use
A synthetic zinc salt of palmitic acid developed for cosmetic applications. Functions in modern formulations as a conditioning agent and source of bioavailable zinc.
EWG
2
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USApermitted
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
Acne
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory1 listing
🛡️Safety-assessed3 reviews
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR