Sodium Metasilicate
A cosmetic ingredient used as anticorrosive, buffering, chelating in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Disodium metasilicate
What does it do?
Sodium Metasilicate is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Anticorrosive
protects formulations and packaging from corrosion, especially metal components
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Buffering
stabilises the pH of a product
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Chelating
binds metal ions to prevent them from interfering with formulation stability
EU regulatory status
Sodium Metasilicate 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 Metasilicate?
Sodium Metasilicate is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Disodium metasilicate
Is Sodium Metasilicate allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Sodium Metasilicate is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Sodium Metasilicate do in cosmetic products?
Sodium Metasilicate is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: anticorrosive, buffering, chelating.
What is the CAS number of Sodium Metasilicate?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Sodium Metasilicate is 6834-92-0.
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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