Magnesium Potassium Fluorosilicate
INCI: MAGNESIUM POTASSIUM FLUOROSILICATE
Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Contains fluoride - ingestion risk in oral care products; fluoride toxicity at high doses; must be properly labeled. Synthetic fluorosilicate mineral with molecular formula MgSiF₆·6H₂O; provides mechanical polishing action; dual function as abrasive and potential fluoride source
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Is Magnesium Potassium Fluorosilicate safe in cosmetics?
Contains fluoride - ingestion risk in oral care products; fluoride toxicity at high doses; must be properly labeled. Synthetic fluorosilicate mineral with molecular formula MgSiF₆·6H₂O; provides mechanical polishing action; dual function as abrasive and potential fluoride source The EU classifies Magnesium Potassium Fluorosilicate as "restricted". Safety rating: MODERATE.
Is Magnesium Potassium Fluorosilicate allowed in the EU?
Magnesium Potassium Fluorosilicate EU regulatory status: restricted. Maximum allowed concentration: 0.15%. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Magnesium Potassium Fluorosilicate do in cosmetics?
Magnesium Potassium Fluorosilicate functions as: Abrasive - removes dental plaque or impurities from skin surface through grinding/polishing effect. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 16949-65-8.
What is the Margin of Safety for Magnesium Potassium Fluorosilicate?
not established The Margin of Safety (MoS) is calculated using SCCS methodology. A MoS above 100 is generally considered safe. Use the MoS Calculator tool to calculate MoS for your specific formulation and product category.
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