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SODIUM MAGNESIUM FLUOROSILICATE

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Safety score · 0–100

Caution

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

About

A synthetic fluorosilicate mineral used as an abrasive or opacifier. Fluoride content raises real ecotoxicity concerns and warrants caution; better-characterized exfoliants exist.

Function

ABRASIVEABSORBENTOPACIFYINGVISCOSITY CONTROLLING

Skin benefits

  • Provides abrasive/exfoliating texture
  • Adds opacity to formulations

Known concerns

  • Fluoride content presents systemic-toxicity concern in leave-on use
  • Significant aquatic ecotoxicity from fluoride
  • Synthetic mineral with limited cosmetic-specific safety data
  • Inhalation hazard if used in powders
  • Not preferred when alternatives exist

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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