Nano zinc oxide

Safety Summary

Regulatory Status

Sources

These citations are the ones recorded for the human adult context.

• US EPA: Nanomaterial Case Studies — Nano Zinc Oxide in Sunscreen Products; Dermal Penetration Assessment; Aquatic Toxicity from Zn²⁺ Dissolution; Spray Inhalation Risk REGULATORY · 2012
• EFSA/SCCS: Scientific Opinion on Zinc Oxide (nano) in Cosmetics — Dermal Safety Assessment, Intact Skin Penetration, ZnO Fume Fever, Inhalation Concern for Spray Products REGULATORY · 2016
• CDC - NIOSH Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards - Zinc oxide REGULATORY
• § 1910.1000 Air contaminants. REGULATORY
• identity database ECHA CHEM, Download all substances: REACH registrations (ECHA's own list of REACH-registered substances) REGULATORY · 2026
• where to look PubChem: Toxicity section (CID 3007857) PUBCHEM
• OEHHA Proposition 65 List of Carcinogens or Reproductive Toxicants (CSV, list date 31-Jul-26) REGULATORY
• ECHA Annex VI to CLP: the unofficial Excel table (up to and including the 23rd ATP) REGULATORY

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