Sodium Magnesium Aluminum Silicate
A cosmetic ingredient used as absorbent in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Silicic acid, aluminum magnesium sodium salt
What does it do?
Sodium Magnesium Aluminum Silicate 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
EU regulatory status
Sodium Magnesium Aluminum Silicate 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 Sodium Magnesium Aluminum Silicate?
Sodium Magnesium Aluminum Silicate is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Silicic acid, aluminum magnesium sodium salt
Is Sodium Magnesium Aluminum Silicate allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Sodium Magnesium Aluminum Silicate is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Sodium Magnesium Aluminum Silicate do in cosmetic products?
Sodium Magnesium Aluminum Silicate is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: absorbent.
What is the CAS number of Sodium Magnesium Aluminum Silicate?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Sodium Magnesium Aluminum Silicate is 12040-43-6.
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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: 19/04/2018