Sodium Magnesium Silicate
A cosmetic ingredient used as binding, bulking, viscosity controlling in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Sodium Magnesium Silicate is a synthetic silicate clay with a composition mainly of magnesium and sodium silicate.
What does it do?
Sodium Magnesium Silicate is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Binding
holds the components of a formulation together, especially in pressed powders and compact makeup
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Bulking
adds volume or mass to a product without significantly changing its other properties
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Viscosity controlling
adjusts the thickness or flow of a formulation
EU regulatory status
Sodium Magnesium 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 Silicate?
Sodium Magnesium Silicate is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Sodium Magnesium Silicate is a synthetic silicate clay with a composition mainly of magnesium and sodium silicate.
Is Sodium Magnesium Silicate allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Sodium Magnesium Silicate is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Sodium Magnesium Silicate do in cosmetic products?
Sodium Magnesium Silicate is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: binding, bulking, viscosity controlling.
What is the CAS number of Sodium Magnesium Silicate?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Sodium Magnesium Silicate is 101659-01-2.
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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: 08/11/2018