Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Toxicological Studies
7 study endpoints found for Potassium Silicate. NOAEL (No Observed Adverse Effect Level) values are used to calculate the Margin of Safety per SCCS methodology.
| Endpoint | Value | Route | Species | Study Type | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NOAEL | >227 mg/kg bw/day | oral | rat | oral | REACH |
| NOAEL | 260 mg/kg bw/day | oral | mouse | oral | REACH |
| NOAEL | >159 mg/kg bw/day | oral | rat | oral | REACH |
| NOAEL | >159 mg/kg bw/day | oral | rat | oral | REACH |
| NOAEL | >227 mg/kg bw/day | oral | rat | oral | REACH |
| NOAEL | 260 mg/kg bw/day | oral | mouse | oral | REACH |
| NOAEL | >227 mg/kg bw/day | oral | - | oral | REACH |
Expert Verdict
Strongly alkaline with significant irritation potential in leave-on products; requires pH control and irritation-mitigation formulation; CIR conditional safety conclusion
Regulatory Flags
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Potassium Silicate safe in cosmetics?
Strongly alkaline with significant irritation potential in leave-on products; requires pH control and irritation-mitigation formulation; CIR conditional safety conclusion The EU classifies Potassium Silicate as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD. 7 toxicological study endpoint(s) are available in our database.
Is Potassium Silicate allowed in the EU?
Potassium Silicate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Potassium Silicate do in cosmetics?
Potassium Silicate functions as: Anticorrosive, buffering (pH control). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 1312-76-1.
What is the Margin of Safety for Potassium Silicate?
adequate 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.
What is the NOAEL for Potassium Silicate?
The NOAEL (No Observed Adverse Effect Level) for Potassium Silicate is >227 mg/kg bw/day based on a oral study via oral route in rat. A total of 7 study endpoints are available. Source: REACH.
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