Magnesium Aluminometasilicate
A cosmetic ingredient used as absorbent, anticaking, bulking in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Alumina Magnesium Metasilicate,Magnesium Methasilicate/Aluminate
What does it do?
Magnesium Aluminometasilicate is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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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
Magnesium Aluminometasilicate 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 Magnesium Aluminometasilicate?
Magnesium Aluminometasilicate is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Alumina Magnesium Metasilicate,Magnesium Methasilicate/Aluminate
Is Magnesium Aluminometasilicate allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Magnesium Aluminometasilicate is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Magnesium Aluminometasilicate do in cosmetic products?
Magnesium Aluminometasilicate is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: absorbent, anticaking, bulking, opacifying, viscosity controlling.
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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: 27/10/2014