Zinc Powder (CI 77945)

AKA: Blue powder, Rheinzink, Jasad, Granular zinc, Emanay zinc dust

Synthetic

Not Clean

OriginZinc powder is produced from zinc ore, primarily sphalerite (zinc sulfide), a mineral extracted through mining. It is manufactured through roasting, leaching, and electrolytic reduction of zinc compounds to create fine metallic powder.

Zinc Powder (CI 77945) is a cosmetic ingredient.

Formula

Zn

Mol. Weight

65.4

CAS #

7440-66-6

Form

Powder

State

Solid

Skin Types

●all-skin-types

Best For

General

Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe

Yes

Functions

Absorbent

Antioxidant Protection

Fights free radical damage

EWG

CIR

Safe

Pregnancy

Yes

Regulatory Status

USA✔ permitted

EU⚠ restricted

JAPAN⚠ restricted

CANADA⚠ restricted

Regulatory Agencies

EWG CIR FDA EU COSING Health Canada

Verified Jun 2026

Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR