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Aluminum Iron Silicates

A cosmetic ingredient used as abrasive, bulking in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.

What is it?

Silica Aluminum Silicates Ceramics

What does it do?

Aluminum Iron Silicates is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:

  • Abrasive

    removes material from the skin or other surface, used in scrubs and toothpaste

  • Bulking

    adds volume or mass to a product without significantly changing its other properties

EU regulatory status

Aluminum Iron Silicates is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the European Union under Regulation 1223/2009. It is not subject to a specific Annex restriction at the time of writing.

Frequently asked questions

What is Aluminum Iron Silicates?

Aluminum Iron Silicates is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Silica Aluminum Silicates Ceramics

Is Aluminum Iron Silicates allowed in cosmetics in the EU?

Yes. Aluminum Iron Silicates is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.

What does Aluminum Iron Silicates do in cosmetic products?

Aluminum Iron Silicates is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: abrasive, bulking.

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Source: EU CosIng database (European Commission). This page is derived from public-sector information published by the European Commission. · Last updated: 15/10/2010