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Zinc Acetate

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Zinc Acetate is the zinc salt of acetic acid, with the formula Zn(CH3COO)2, available in anhydrous and dihydrate forms. It is used as an astringent, skin-conditioning agent, and oral care ingredient in cosmetics, as well as a food additive.

Also known as Acetic acid zinc salt, Zinc acetate dihydrate, Zinc di(acetate), Zinc diacetate
INCI name Zinc Acetate
E number E650
INS number 650
CAS number 557-34-6
EC number 209-170-2
CosIng ID 38949
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