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POTASSIUM SILICATE

CAS 1312-76-1 Updated
30

Safety score · 0–100

Caution

Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.

About

A strongly alkaline mineral silicate (water glass). The neat material is corrosive (H314); only suitable in finished cosmetics when fully diluted/neutralised in a controlled matrix.

Function

ANTICORROSIVE

Skin benefits

  • Mineral binder and film former
  • Used in toothpaste and some hair-treatment systems

Known concerns

  • GHS H314 causes severe skin burns and eye damage
  • H335 respiratory irritation
  • Strongly alkaline raw material
  • Use only fully reacted/diluted in finished cosmetics

References

EU

EU CosIng database

European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.

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