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Zinc Oxide(Sunscreen Grade)

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SYNONYMS

FT-0640838, ZINC OXIDE NANODISPERSION TYPE C-CATIONIC (70NM), ZINC OXIDE, NANOPOWDER, <100 NM PARTICLE SIZE, D01170, FT-0645092, FT-0631786, ZINC OXIDE, JIS SPECIAL GRADE, >=99.0%, J-005999, ZINC OXIDE, SAJ FIRST GRADE, >=99.0%, ZINC OXIDE(SUNSCREEN GRADE)

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MODERATE

Asthma / Respiratory
SOME

Skin Allergies & Irritation
SOME

Developmental & Reproductive Toxicity
SOME

Cancer
No Data

Environment

Top Scoring Factors

Evidence of chronic aquatic toxicity; acute aquatic toxicity; respiratory effects

Ingredient concerns

CONCERNS

Health Issue	Level of Concern	Source

Very toxic to aquatic life	high	EU GHS Hazard Labeling Codes: GHS Hazard Codes
Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects	high	EU GHS Hazard Labeling Codes: GHS Hazard Codes
Asthmagen (sensitizing)	moderate	Association of Occupational and Environmental Clinics (AOEC): AOEC Exposure Code List (2020 Update)
Fatal in contact with skin Only in: Household Cleaners	some	European Chemicals Agency (ECHA): GHS Data from ECHA Website
fatal if inhaled Only in: Household Cleaners	some	European Chemicals Agency (ECHA): GHS Data from ECHA Website
Causes severe skin burns and eye damage Only in: Oven Cleaner; Drain Opener/Clog Remover; Hard Water Stain Remover; Toilet Cleaner; Stove Top Cleaner; Household Cleaners	some	European Chemicals Agency (ECHA): GHS Data from ECHA Website
may cause cancer Only in: Household Cleaners	some	European Chemicals Agency (ECHA): GHS Data from ECHA Website
suspected of causing genetics defects Only in: Household Cleaners	some	European Chemicals Agency (ECHA): GHS Data from ECHA Website
may damage fertility or the unborn child Only in: Household Cleaners	some	European Chemicals Agency (ECHA): GHS Data from ECHA Website
causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure Only in: Household Cleaners	some	European Chemicals Agency (ECHA): GHS Data from ECHA Website
toxic if inhaled Only in: Household Cleaners	some	European Chemicals Agency (ECHA): GHS Data from ECHA Website
may cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure Only in: Household Cleaners	some	European Chemicals Agency (ECHA): GHS Data from ECHA Website
Toxic of swallowed Only in: Household Cleaners	some	European Chemicals Agency (ECHA): GHS Data from ECHA Website
May cause an allergic skin reaction Only in: Household Cleaners	some	European Chemicals Agency (ECHA): GHS Data from ECHA Website
may cause respiratory irritation Only in: Household Cleaners	some	European Chemicals Agency (ECHA): GHS Data from ECHA Website
Causes severe skin burns and eye damage Only in: Oven Cleaner; Drain Opener/Clog Remover; Hard Water Stain Remover; Toilet Cleaner; Stove Top Cleaner; Household Cleaners	some	European Chemicals Agency (ECHA): GHS Data from ECHA Website
Causes serious eye damage Only in: Household Cleaners	some	European Chemicals Agency (ECHA): GHS Data from ECHA Website
causes serious eye irritation Only in: Household Cleaners	some	European Chemicals Agency (ECHA): GHS Data from ECHA Website
This substance is Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) as a food additive by the US Food and Drug Administration Only in: Household Cleaners	low	U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA): FDA - Priority based Assessment of Food Additive (PAFA)