Hydrated Silica
A cosmetic ingredient used as abrasive, absorbent, anticaking in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Silicic acid; synthetic amorphous silicon dioxide
What does it do?
Hydrated Silica is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Abrasive
removes material from the skin or other surface, used in scrubs and toothpaste
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Absorbent
takes up water-based or oil-based substances
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Anticaking
prevents powders from clumping or caking, keeping them free-flowing
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Bulking
adds volume or mass to a product without significantly changing its other properties
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Opacifying
makes a transparent or translucent formulation opaque or pearlescent
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Viscosity controlling
adjusts the thickness or flow of a formulation
EU regulatory status
Hydrated Silica 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 Hydrated Silica?
Hydrated Silica is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Silicic acid; synthetic amorphous silicon dioxide
Is Hydrated Silica allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Hydrated Silica is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Hydrated Silica do in cosmetic products?
Hydrated Silica is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: abrasive, absorbent, anticaking, bulking, opacifying, viscosity controlling.
What is the CAS number of Hydrated Silica?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Hydrated Silica is 10279-57-9 / 1343-98-2 / 7631-86-9 / 112926-00-8 / 63231-67-4.
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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: 28/07/2020