emollient

Zinc Stearate

INCI: ZINC STEARATE
CAS 557-05-1 EC 209-151-9
Zinc dioctadecanoate
Generally Safe
This ingredient has a good safety profile based on available data.
Purpose

Function

Binder; lubricant; slip agent in pressed powder formulations
Profile

Properties

Silicone
Silicone free
Malassezia
Not safe
Fungal Acne
Not safe
Details

Description

Zinc dioctadecanoate

Reference

Identifiers

CAS Number
557-05-1
EC Number
209-151-9
INCI
ZINC STEARATE
Category
emollient
Updated
Apr 2, 2026