Is Zinc Chloride Hydroxide vegetarian?
Zinc Chloride Hydroxide
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Zinc Chloride Hydroxide (Zn5(OH)8Cl2·H2O), also known as tetrabasic zinc chloride, is a colorless crystalline inorganic compound insoluble in water, used in cosmetics and personal care products such as antiperspirants.
| Also known as | Basic Zinc Chloride, Tetrabasic Zinc Chloride, Zinc chloride hydroxide (Zn5Cl2(OH)8), hydrate (1:1), Zinc Hydroxychloride, Zinc Oxychloride |
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| INCI name | Zinc Chloride Hydroxide |
| CAS number | 12167-79-2 |
| CosIng ID | 93503 |
| Last reviewed | 4 July 2026 |
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