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Zinc Citrate

A primary study examines this ingredient in the specified preparation and setting.

AntiplaqueOral care
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Ingredient guide

What it is and what it does

Trizinc dicitrate

About this ingredient: EU CosIng ingredient registry (via Open Beauty Facts taxonomy) ↗

Antiplaque
An oral-care role associated with controlling dental plaque.
Oral care
Supports cosmetic functions in the mouth, such as cleaning or deodorising.

Function definitions: European Commission ingredient function definitions (SCCNFP/0299/00, pages 16 to 20) ↗

Registry functions describe possible formulation roles, not results for a finished product. A dictionary entry is not an approval or a safety assessment.

A closer look

What the research shows

Laboratory and human research

Combination mouthrinse inhibited plaque versus placebo; separate SLS skin test found reduced inflammatory response with triclosan/zinc formulation.

What this does not tell us

Mixture and oral plaque endpoint. Skin irritation model does not isolate zinc citrate. No unsupported sample, duration or randomization claim.

Sources for this summary. PubMed 9021321 ↗

Research review checked Oct 1, 2026

Bounded review of local candidates, exact-name indexed primary journal/PubMed safety and topical searches; not a systematic review.

Ingredient research is not proof that a product containing this ingredient works.

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Names and identifiers

Registry identity

Trizinc dicitrate

INCI name on ingredient lists
ZINC CITRATE
CAS registry number
546-46-3
EC number
208-901-2

Sources for this ingredient record