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Sodium Zinc Cetyl Phosphate

Korean: 소듐징크세틸포스페이트 · Functions: astringent, skin conditioning, skin protecting

KR South Korea (MFDS)

Restricted MFDS restricted ingredients

Conditions (official MFDS text, Korean):
* 배합한도 : 징크로서 1%

Source: MFDS — cosmetic ingredient use restrictions · checked Oct 17, 2026

EU European Union (CosIng)

Restricted Annex III/24

Maximum: (a) 1 % (as zinc) (b) 0,72 % (as zinc) (c) 0,1 % (as zinc) (d) 1 % (as zinc)

Conditions: Product type: (a) Toothpaste intended for users above 1 year of age (b) Toothpaste intended for children between 6 months and 1 year of age (c) Mouthwash intended for users above 6 years of age (d) Other products

Source: EU CosIng — Annex III · checked Oct 17, 2026

US United States (FDA)

No specific rule on file. The FDA regulates few cosmetic ingredients by name; no rule does not mean approval.

Other markets

How Sodium Zinc Cetyl Phosphate is treated in 4 more markets, from the overseas cosmetic regulation database compiled by Korea's MFDS. Always confirm with the regulator of that country before selling there.

MarketStatusConditions
CN ChinaRestricted MFDS summary (Korean): * 【화장품 중 최대사용농도】 배합한도 (일반) : 총량 1%(아연으로 계산)
AS ASEAN (10 countries)Restricted MFDS summary (Korean): * 【Restrictions】 Maximum authorised concentration in the finished cosmetic product : 1% calculated as zinc * 제한 【완제품에서 허용된 최대 농도】 : 징크로서 계산했을 때 1%
BR BrazilRestricted MFDS summary (Korean): water except for zinc hydroxybenzenesulphonate (4-hydroxy-benzenesulfonate zinc) and zinc pyrithione * 단서조항 : water except for zinc hydroxybenzenesulphonate (4-hydroxy-benzenesulfonate zinc) and zinc pyrithione 징크 4-하이드록시벤젠설포네이트와 징크피리치온 제외 * Restrictions 【Maximum concentration permitted at...
AR ArgentinaRestricted MFDS summary (Korean): water except for zinc hydroxybenzenesulphonate (4-hydroxy-benzenesulfonate zinc) and zinc pyrithione * 단서조항 : water except for zinc hydroxybenzenesulphonate (4-hydroxy-benzenesulfonate zinc) and zinc pyrithione 징크 4-하이드록시벤젠설포네이트와 징크피리치온 제외 * Restrictions 【Maximum concentration permitted at...

Source: MFDS cosmetic ingredient use restrictions — overseas regulations · checked Oct 17, 2026

Also listed as

SODIUM ZINC CETYL PHOSPHATE 소듐징크세틸포스페이트

Information only, not medical advice. Rules change — always check the linked official source. If you are pregnant, have a skin condition or allergies, ask a dermatologist or pharmacist.

Frequently asked questions

Is Sodium Zinc Cetyl Phosphate banned in the European Union?

In the EU's CosIng records it is listed as “Restricted” (EU CosIng — Annex III). The maximum allowed is (a) 1% · (b) 0,72% · (c) 0,1% · (d) 1%. A restricted ingredient is allowed within the stated conditions.

Is Sodium Zinc Cetyl Phosphate banned in South Korea?

In Korea's MFDS records it is listed as “Restricted” (MFDS — cosmetic ingredient use restrictions). A restricted ingredient is allowed within the stated conditions.

Is Sodium Zinc Cetyl Phosphate allowed in cosmetics in the U.S.?

We found no specific rule for it in the FDA's records. That is not an approval or a safety statement.

What is Sodium Zinc Cetyl Phosphate used for in cosmetics?

The EU's CosIng inventory lists its functions as: astringent, skin conditioning, skin protecting.

What is Sodium Zinc Cetyl Phosphate called on Korean labels?

Korea's MFDS standard Korean name is 소듐징크세틸포스페이트.

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