Zinc Ricinoleate

Zinc Ricinoleate molecular structure
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: Zinc diricinoleate, 13040-19-2, KOSMOS 54, TEGO SORB A 30, 9-Octadecenoic acid, Zinc salt (2:1), TEGO SORB PY 88 TQ
Synthetic
Plant Oil
Clean
Zinc diricinoleate
Formula
C36H66O6Zn
Mol. Weight
660.30
CAS #
13040-19-2
Form
Powder
Functions
Anticaking
Deodorant
Opacifying
Prevents Clumping
Controls Odor
Adds Opacity
Neutralizes odor
Creates creamy opacity
Traditional Use
A synthetic zinc salt derived from ricinoleic acid (castor oil component), developed for modern cosmetics. Functions as a deodorant and absorbent agent in contemporary formulations.
EWG
1
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Acne
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed4 reviews →
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Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR