Is Magnesium Silicate safe in cosmetics?
Magnesium Silicate has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: prohibited. US status: permitted.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
Magnesium Silicate
INCI: MAGNESIUM SILICATE
Magnesium Silicate (CAS 1343-88-0) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Absorbent, anticaking, bulking, opacifying, viscosity controlling. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: prohibited. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Absorbent, anticaking, bulking, opacifying, viscosity controlling
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Chemistry & Identifiers
IUPAC Name
magnesium;tris(oxygen(2-));silicon(4+)
InChIKey
ZADYMNAVLSWLEQ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
prohibited
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Allowed - listed in the VCPA (Voluntary Cosmetic Product Ingredient) database; also used in pharmaceuticals and food (GRAS)
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Magnesium Silicate.
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Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Magnesium Silicate.
Regulatory Flags
fda_food_additive
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Magnesium Silicate allowed in the EU?
Magnesium Silicate EU regulatory status: prohibited. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Magnesium Silicate do in cosmetics?
Magnesium Silicate functions as: Absorbent, anticaking, bulking, opacifying, viscosity controlling. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 1343-88-0.
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