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Zinc Sulfate

Level 3ContestedIn Winter's Dictionary

Zinc Sulfate is a nutrient mineral — Nutrient zinc salt

Also: White Vitriol

What it does

Nutrient zinc salt

Where you'll see it

foods, paperboard products

What the research says

Caused tumors in rabbits when injected; irritating to skin and mucous membranes; may cause allergic reaction

Regulatory status

  • US FDA: GRAS
  • Notes: ASP; caused tumors in rabbits by injection

Sources

  • A Consumer's Dictionary of Food Additives (Winter): injection under the skin of 2.5 milligrams per kilogram of body weight caused tumors in rabbits