Is ZIRCONIUM SILICATE safe in cosmetics?
ZIRCONIUM SILICATE has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: restricted. US status: permitted.
MODERATE
Cosmetic Ingredient
ZIRCONIUM SILICATE
ZIRCONIUM SILICATE (CAS 10101-52-7 / 1344-21-4) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Abrasive, Opacifying. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: restricted, max II/391. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Abrasive, Opacifying
Editorial assessment
MODERATE
Preliminary editorial note — not a computed safety verdict.
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
restricted
EU Max Conc.
II/391
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
CIR: S - IJT 22(Suppl. 1):37-102, 2003
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Editorial summary
Preliminary editorial summary for ZIRCONIUM SILICATE — not a computed safety verdict. See the sourced toxicological data above.
Regulatory Flags
cosing-sourced
eu-restricted
needs-enrichment
Frequently Asked Questions
Is ZIRCONIUM SILICATE allowed in the EU?
ZIRCONIUM SILICATE EU regulatory status: restricted. Maximum allowed concentration: II/391. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does ZIRCONIUM SILICATE do in cosmetics?
ZIRCONIUM SILICATE functions as: Abrasive, Opacifying. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 10101-52-7 / 1344-21-4.
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