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Sodium Potassium Aluminum Silicate

A cosmetic ingredient used as bulking in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.

What is it?

Ceramic materials and wares, chemicals. Complex silicate of the following elements: aluminum, potassium and sodium

What does it do?

Sodium Potassium Aluminum Silicate is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:

  • Bulking

    adds volume or mass to a product without significantly changing its other properties

EU regulatory status

Sodium Potassium 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 Potassium Aluminum Silicate?

Sodium Potassium Aluminum Silicate is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Ceramic materials and wares, chemicals. Complex silicate of the following elements: aluminum, potassium and sodium

Is Sodium Potassium Aluminum Silicate allowed in cosmetics in the EU?

Yes. Sodium Potassium Aluminum Silicate is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.

What does Sodium Potassium Aluminum Silicate do in cosmetic products?

Sodium Potassium Aluminum Silicate is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: bulking.

What is the CAS number of Sodium Potassium Aluminum Silicate?

The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Sodium Potassium Aluminum Silicate is 66402-68-4 / 12736-96-8.

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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