Magnesium/potassium/silicon/fluoride/hydroxide/oxide
A cosmetic ingredient used as bulking in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Magnesium/Potassium/Silicon/Fluoride/Hydroxide/Oxide is the product obtained by heating talc with potassium silicofluoride
What does it do?
Magnesium/potassium/silicon/fluoride/hydroxide/oxide is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Bulking
adds volume or mass to a product without significantly changing its other properties
EU regulatory status
Magnesium/potassium/silicon/fluoride/hydroxide/oxide 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/potassium/silicon/fluoride/hydroxide/oxide?
Magnesium/potassium/silicon/fluoride/hydroxide/oxide is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Magnesium/Potassium/Silicon/Fluoride/Hydroxide/Oxide is the product obtained by heating talc with potassium silicofluoride
Is Magnesium/potassium/silicon/fluoride/hydroxide/oxide allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Magnesium/potassium/silicon/fluoride/hydroxide/oxide is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Magnesium/potassium/silicon/fluoride/hydroxide/oxide do in cosmetic products?
Magnesium/potassium/silicon/fluoride/hydroxide/oxide is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: 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