ZINC COCETH SULFATE

Restricted CosIng #60273

ZINC COCETH SULFATE is permitted in cosmetics in the EU with restrictions — Annex III, entry 24 of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009. Review the conditions of use, permitted concentration and Safety Gate alerts.

Regulatory status as of 2026-08-28 (per the CosIng database).

About the ingredient

Zinc di(coco-alkylpoly(oxyethylene)sulfate) (1-4 mol EO average)

EU regulatory status

Annex of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009: III/24

Source: the European Commission's official CosIng database and Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council on cosmetic products. How we assess ingredients — full methodology.

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Functions in cosmetics

Frequently asked questions

  • Is ZINC COCETH SULFATE safe in cosmetics?

    ZINC COCETH SULFATE is permitted in cosmetics in the EU, but subject to the conditions set out in Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 — typically a maximum concentration, product category or a mandatory warning on the packaging. Manufacturers must comply with these limits.

  • In which annex of Regulation 1223/2009 is ZINC COCETH SULFATE listed?

    ZINC COCETH SULFATE is listed under reference III/24 in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 on cosmetic products. The first part (Roman numeral) indicates the annex: II – prohibited substances, III – substances restricted by conditions, IV – permitted colorants, V – permitted preservatives, VI – permitted UV filters.

  • What functions does ZINC COCETH SULFATE perform in cosmetics?

    According to the European Commission's CosIng database, ZINC COCETH SULFATE performs the following functions in cosmetics: CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING. Functions are defined in the CosIng glossary and describe the technological role of a substance in the finished product.

  • Are there Safety Gate alerts concerning ZINC COCETH SULFATE?

    Our copy of the EU Safety Gate database currently contains no alerts linking ZINC COCETH SULFATE to a cosmetic recall. The database is refreshed regularly from the European Commission's official Safety Gate system.

Related ingredients

Other substances with a similar function in cosmetics, grouped under the same provision of Regulation 1223/2009.

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