Description: Produced from naturally occurring zinc ore, super purity (free from other metals). Particle size 200-1000 nanometer (nm) or 0.2-1 micrometer (µm). White powder, odorless. Insoluble but dispersible in water and oils.
CAS: 1314-13-2
INCI Name: Zinc oxide
Properties:
- USP grade
- Reflects sunlight (UVB rays)
- Has soothing effects and can be used for skin irritations
- Whitening effect on skin therefore also used as coverage for makeup products
: Can be added to formulas as is, recommended concentration 5-25%. Maximum allowed: USA 25%, Japan no limit. Can be combined with other sun screens & pigments. For external use only.
Applications: Sun care & after-sun products, protective & soothing skin care products, diaper creams, mineral makeup.
Country of Origin: Canada
Raw material source: Metallic zinc
Manufacture: Zinc oxide is produced from metallic zinc which is melted in a graphite crucible and vaporized at high temperatures (around 1000 °C). Zinc vapor reacts then with the oxygen in the air to give zinc oxide.
Animal Testing: Not animal tested
GMO: GMO free (does not contain plant-derived components)
Vegan: Does not contain animal-derived components
Regulatory Information: Sunscreens are registered as API (Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient) or OTC-drug with the FDA. This means that, if you want to sell products containing a sunscreen, your facility must be registered with the FDA and operate under cGMP guidelines. Further information about the FDA regulation of sunscreens can be found
here.
Documents:
SDS,
Fact Sheet,
Certificate of Analysis
