Silver Zinc Zeolite (CAS No. 130328-20- 0, EC No. 603-404-0)

SCCS members: U. Bernauer, L. Bodin, Q. Chaudhry, P.J. Coenraads (Chairperson and Rapporteur), M. Dusinska, J. Ezendam, E. Gaffet, C.L. Galli, E. Panteri (Rapporteur), V. Rogiers, Ch. Rousselle, M. Stepnik, T. Vanhaecke, S. Wijnhoven
SCCS external experts: E. Benfenati, N. Cabaton, E. Corsini, A. Koutsodimou, H. Louro, W. Uter, N. von Goetz
Contact: SANTE-SCCSec [dot] europa [dot] eu (SANTE-SCCS[at]ec[dot]europa[dot]eu)
On request from: European Commission
SCCS Number: SCCS/1650/23
Adopted on: 21 December 2023

Conclusion of the opinion:

(1) In light of the data provided and taking under consideration the classification as Toxic for reproduction Cat. 2, does the SCCS consider Silver Zinc Zeolite safe when used as a preservative in cosmetic products according to the specifications and concentration limits provided in the dossier submission?

The SCCS considers that Silver Zinc Zeolite (CAS No. 130328-20-0) incorporating a maximum silver content of 2.5% is safe in spray deodorant and powder foundation when used at the proposed concentration of 1%.

(2) Alternatively, what is, according to the SCCS, the maximum concentration considered safe for use of Silver Zinc Zeolite as a preservative in cosmetic products?

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(3) Does the SCCS have any further scientific concerns with regard to the use of Silver Zinc Zeolite in cosmetic products?

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Opinion to be cited as:

SCCS (Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety), Opinion on silver zinc zeolite (CAS No. 130328-20- 0, EC No. 603-404-0), preliminary version of 21 March 2023, final version of 21 December 2023, SCCS/1650/23.