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ZIRCONIUM SILICATE

CAS 10101-52-7 / 1344-21-4 Updated
35

Safety score · 0–100

Caution

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

About

Zirconium silicate — a hard mineral abrasive restricted under EU Annex III for cosmetic use. Inhalation toxicity is the main concern; only specialized rinse-off uses are appropriate.

Function

ABRASIVEOPACIFYING

Skin benefits

  • Hard polishing/abrasive in specialized cleansing pastes

Known concerns

  • Inhalation toxicity concern for respirable particles (silicosis-class)
  • Annex III restrictions on zirconium compounds in EU cosmetics
  • Unsuitable for spray or powder formats
  • Potential aquatic ecotoxicity
  • Generally restricted to professional rinse-off uses

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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