Cosmetic Ingredients Reference Guide & Dictionary
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Zinc chloride An oral care agent in mouth washes, dentifrices, pesticides. Toxic; mild skin irritation; contact dermatitis; can be absorbed through the skin; teratogenic; very toxic to aquatic organisms.

MSDS: DANGER! CORROSIVE. CAUSES BURNS TO ANY AREA OF CONTACT. HARMFUL IF SWALLOWED OR INHALED. AFFECTS THE CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM. 

Potential Health Effects 
Inhalation: Extremely destructive to tissues of the mucous membranes and upper respiratory tract. Symptoms may include burning sensation, coughing, wheezing, laryngitis, shortness of breath, headache, nausea and vomiting. 
Ingestion: Toxic. May cause irritation or corrosion to the gastrointestinal tract with abdominal pain, nausea, and vomiting. May cause delayed death occurring from strictures of the esophageus and pylorus. 
Skin Contact: May cause severe irritation, skin burns and ulcerations. Solutions are corrosive. Symptoms include redness and pain. 
Eye Contact: May cause redness, pain, and blurred vision. Splashes from solutions may cause eye damage. 
Chronic Exposure: Repeated skin contact can cause varying degrees of problems ranging from dermatitis to ulcerations. Repeated Inhalation can cause occupational asthma. 
Aggravation of Pre-existing Conditions: Dermatitis, cardiac and respiratory disorders.
Zinc myristate An opacifier, viscosity control used in makeup, nail polish. Toxic; may promote acne; nausea and vomiting if ingested.
Zinc Oxide An opacifier, additive colouring used in skin ointments for ultraviolet protection, nappy rash treatment, anti-perspirant, shaving cream, calamine lotion, sunscreens, hair products, used medically as an antiseptic, astringent and protective in skin diseases.. Also used for its skin-cleansing properties.
Zinc stearate A colouring used in baby powder, hand cream, face powder, tablet manufacture. Skin and eye irritation; lung problems and pneumonitis.
Zinc sulphate An anti-microbial used in skin tonics, eye lotions, aftershaves, shaving creams, paperboard products. Skin and mucous membrane irritation; allergic reactions; cardiovascular toxicity.
Zirconium A solvent or abrasive used in cosmetic creams, antiperspirant, deodorant, preparation of dyes. Considered safe in non-aerosol products; toxic by inhalation; respiratory toxicity; contact allergic reactions.

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