What is the NOAEL for Sodium silicate?
Sodium silicate has 13 NOAEL studies in the database. The lowest reported value is 5.61 mg/m3 via inhalation in Human. Source: ToxValDB_GESTIS_DNEL.
NOAEL Data
REACH Registered
Cosmetic Ingredient
Sodium silicate
Also known as: Caswell No. 792, EINECS 215-687-4, EPA Pesticide Chemical Code 072603, Silican, Sodium polysilicate (+4 more)
CAS 1344-09-8
Sodium silicate (CAS 1344-09-8) is a chemical substance. Key regulatory status: REACH registered, 10 regulatory/inventory lists, cosmetic ingredient cross-reference; source data from EPA ToxValDB, EPA CPDat, AICIS, ECHA REACH, ILO ICSC.
Cross-Vertical Regulatory Divergence
Sodium silicate is classified GHS Danger (H290, H302, H314, H315, H318, H319, H335, H371) in the chemicals database but is allowed in EU cosmetics.
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Cross-vertical comparison
Cosmetics: ingredients.eu_status; Chemicals: ghs_classifications.signal_word/hazard_statement_code
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noael studies public
NOAEL studies
13
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chemical inventory jurisdictions
Regulatory lists
10
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eu clp annex vi
GHS signal
Not classified
Chemical Identity
CAS, identifiers, formula, and alternate names for the matched substance record.
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DSSTox identifiers
12 fields
Name
Sodium silicate
CAS Number
1344-09-8
DTXSID
DTXSID9029647
Synonyms
Caswell No. 792EINECS 215-687-4EPA Pesticide Chemical Code 072603SilicanSodium polysilicateSodium siliconateSoluble glassUNII-IJF18F77L3Silicic acid, sodium salt
ICSC Chemical Safety
International Chemical Safety Card hazard and exposure summary.
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ILO/WHO International Chemical Safety Cards
1 records
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Short-term Effects | The aerosol is irritating to the eyes, skin and respiratory tract. |
| Routes of Exposure | The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation and by ingestion. |
Functional Uses
Industrial and product-use categories associated with this substance.
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EPA CPDat
60 records
Chelating agentpH regulating agentCleaning agentCorrosion inhibitorBinderHardenerProcessing aids not otherwise specifiedSealant (barrier)DeflocculantDust suppressant
Regulatory Lists
Inventory, screening, and regulatory list matches from public chemical databases.
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EPA CPDat
10 records
| List | Keyword | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Europe; plastic_additive | European Chemicals Agency | European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) |
| inert_ingredient; Pesticides | EPA | CPCat |
| active_ingredient; Europe; Pesticides | Commission of the European Communities | CPCat |
| drinking_water; Europe; manufacturing; plastic_additive | Belgaqua | CPCat |
| inert_ingredient; non_food_use; Pesticides | EPA | CPCat |
| - | Journal of Chemical Engineering & Process Technology | Published Articles |
| food_additive; Substances Added to Food (formerly EAFUS) (2/2019) | FDA | United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) |
| SCIL (9/2019) | USEPA | Safer Chemical Ingredients List |
| Cleaning products and household care - dishwasher and dishes - automatic dishwashing detergent; Europe | Danish EPA | Danish EPA |
| Europe; Specialty occupational products | Danish Environmental Protection Agency | Danish EPA |
NOAEL Studies
Toxicology endpoints rendered from public NOAEL study rows.
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NOAEL studies
Showing 13 of 13 studies
| Value | Unit | Endpoint | Route | Species | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| =5.61 | mg/m3 | DNEL systemic | inhalation | Human | ToxValDB_GESTIS_DNEL |
| IJF18F77L3 | UNII | FDA UNII substance identifier | - | - | openFDA substances |
| IJF18F77L3 | UNII | FDA UNII substance identifier | - | - | openFDA substances |
| IJF18F77L3 | UNII | FDA UNII substance identifier | - | - | openFDA substances |
| IJF18F77L3 | UNII | FDA UNII substance identifier | - | - | openFDA substances |
| 800 | mg/kg bw/day | NOAEL | oral | rat | COSMOS_DB |
| 2260 | mg/kg bw/day | NOAEL | oral | rat | COSMOS_DB |
| 0.9 | kiloohms | TER | Dermal | - | NTP_ICE_skin_irritation |
| 1.1 | kiloohms | TER | Dermal | - | NTP_ICE_skin_irritation |
| 1.4 | kiloohms | TER | Dermal | - | NTP_ICE_skin_irritation |
| 1.9 | kiloohms | TER | Dermal | - | NTP_ICE_skin_irritation |
| 2.9 | kiloohms | TER | Dermal | - | NTP_ICE_skin_irritation |
| 6.2 | kiloohms | TER | Dermal | - | NTP_ICE_skin_irritation |
Showing 13 of 13 studies
REACH Registration
Registration status from the ECHA REACH registered substances database.
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ECHA (EU)
1 records
| Status | Name | EC Number | Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered | Silicic acid, sodium salt | 215-687-4 | ECHA overview → |
Australian Status (AICIS)
Australian industrial chemicals inventory status and applicable conditions.
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AICIS inventory
1 records
Inventory Status
listed
Cosmetic Safety Profile
Same-CAS cosmetic ingredient record for cross-vertical context.
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CosIng / Ingredients DB
EU Status
permitted
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Category
pH Adjusters
Food Safety Data
Same-CAS food additive, ADI, and GRAS records where available.
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EFSA / FDA GRAS
1 records
E550 — 1 food-safety record found.
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Same-CAS cannabis compliance and lab records where available.
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Cannabis regulatory / lab data
efsa substances
1 cannabis record found in efsa substances.
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What regulatory lists include Sodium silicate?
Sodium silicate appears on 9 regulatory/inventory lists including Europe; plastic_additive, inert_ingredient; Pesticides, active_ingredient; Europe; Pesticides, and 6 more. Source: EPA CPDat.
Is Sodium silicate used in cosmetics?
Yes, Sodium silicate is also indexed as a cosmetic ingredient under the name SODIUM SILICATE. View the full cosmetic safety profile on the ingredient page for detailed safety data, SCCS opinions, and regulatory status.
Where does the safety data for Sodium silicate come from?
Safety data is sourced from EPA ToxValDB, EPA CPDat, AICIS (Australian Industrial Chemicals Introduction Scheme), EPA DSSTox, ECHA REACH, ILO/WHO ICSC, CosIng / Ingredients DB, EFSA / FDA GRAS, cannabis regulatory/lab databases. All data traces to primary regulatory sources and is updated from official government databases.
Does Sodium silicate have different safety status in cosmetics vs industrial chemicals?
Sodium silicate is classified GHS Danger (H290, H302, H314, H315, H318, H319, H335, H371) in the chemicals database but is allowed in EU cosmetics.
Is Sodium silicate used outside industrial chemicals?
Sodium silicate also appears in cosmetics, food safety, cannabis databases.