SCCS Opinion on Silver Zinc Zeolite (CAS No. 130328-20- 0, EC No. 603-404-0) - SCCS/1650/23 - Preliminary Opinion
Résumé
SCCS Opinion on Silver Zinc Zeolite (CAS No. 130328-20- 0, EC No. 603-404-0) - SCCS/1650/23 - Preliminary Opinion
U. Bernauer, L. Bodin, Q. Chaudhry, P.J. Coenraads, M. Dusinska, J. Ezendam, E. Gaffet, C.L. Galli, E. Panteri , V. Rogiers, Ch. Rousselle, M. Stepnik, T. Vanhaecke, S. Wijnhoven, N. Cabaton, A. Koutsodimou, W. Uter, N. von Goetz
The SCCS adopted this document at its plenary meeting on 21-22 March 202 (36 Pages)
Mise en ligne : 4 Avril 2023
https://health.ec.europa.eu/publications/silver-zinc-zeolite-cas-no-130328-20-0-ec-no-603-404-0_en
https://health.ec.europa.eu/system/files/2023-04/sccs_o_270.pdf
Details
Publication date : 4 April 2023
Author : Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS)
Description
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: N. Cabaton, A. Koutsodimou, W. Uter, N. von Goetz
Contact: SANTE-SCCS@ec.europa.eu
On request from: European Commission
SCCS Number: SCCS/1650/23
Adopted on: 21-22 March 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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Keywords:
SCCS, scientific opinion, silver zinc zeolite, Regulation 1223/2009, CAS No. 130328-20- 0, EC No. 603-404-0
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, SCCS/1650/23.