SCCS Opinion on Silver Zinc Zeolite (CAS No. 130328-20- 0, EC No. 603-404-0) - SCCS/1650/23 - Final Opinion
Résumé
SCCS Opinion on Silver Zinc Zeolite (CAS No. 130328-20- 0, EC No. 603-404-0) - SCCS/1650/23 - Final 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 by written procedure on 21 December 2023 (37 pages)
Mise en ligne : 22 Décembre 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/document/download/a0d039be-384c-4b39-b069-9358dbfe5c7b_en?filename=sccs_o_270_final.pdf
Details
Publication date : 22 December 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: E. Benfenati, N. Cabaton, E. Corsini, A. Koutsodimou, H. Louro, W. Uter, N. von Goetz
Contact: SANTE-SCCS@ec.europa.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.