2. Zinc Oxide: What's all the hype?
Episode description
Zinc Oxide (ZnO) is a mineral UV filter that has become very popular in the last few years. In this episode, we will discuss the regulatory changes in Europe and United States that impacted this ingredient, how to formulate with it, and also why Zinc Oxide is a good option to create products that follow trends like natural origin, clean beauty, and inclusive suncare.
In these links you will find more information on the topics discussed:
FDA PROPOSED RULE: SUNSCREEN DRUG PRODUCTS
https://www.fda.gov/media/124655/download
Hawaii Has A Ban On Sunscreen Chemicals But No One's Sure Who Should Enforce It - Honolulu Civil Beat https://www.civilbeat.org/2021/08/hawaii-has-a-ban-on-sunscreen-chemicals-but-no-ones-sure-who-should-enforce-it/
Zinc toxicology following particulate inhalation
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2796768/
Federal Register :: Amending Over-the-Counter Monograph M020: Sunscreen Drug Products for Over-the-Counter Human Use; Over the Counter Monograph Proposed Order; Availability
Hawaii’s Ban on Oxybenzone and Octinoxate-Containing Sunscreen Takes Effect - Lexology
https://www.lexology.com/library/detail.aspx?g=dc777751-66bf-4b68-abe4-3176bb93a589
Registration Dossier - ECHA
https://echa.europa.eu/registration-dossier/-/registered-dossier/16139/6/1
Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles for Revolutionizing Agriculture: Synthesis and Applications
https://www.hindawi.com/journals/tswj/2014/925494/
Why You Need to Be Careful About Zinc in Aquaponics - Upstart University
https://university.upstartfarmers.com/blog/be-careful-about-zinc-in-aquaponics
What is the impact of zinc above the permissible limit in potable water?
Public Health Statement: https://www.atsdr.cdc.gov/ToxProfiles/tp60-c1-b.pdf
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