Sodium Metasilicate
Sodium Metasilicate is a cosmetic ingredient used as an anticorrosive, buffering agent. It is used in 6 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex).
| INCI name | SODIUM METASILICATE |
| Function | ANTICORROSIVE, BUFFERING, CHELATING |
| CAS number | 6834-92-0 |
| EC number | 229-912-9 |
| Prevalence | 6 products (0.01% of dataset) |
| Most used in | Haircare |
| EU status | Restricted (annex ) |
| Monthly searches | 2,400 |
Used in
Other Styling 50%Eye Moisturizers 16.7%Grooming 16.7%Other Bath & Body 16.7%
Frequently asked
- What does Sodium Metasilicate do in skincare?
- Sodium Metasilicate functions as an anticorrosive, buffering agent in cosmetic formulas.
- Is Sodium Metasilicate allowed in cosmetics?
- Yes, but it is regulated in the EU — it appears in a Cosmetics Regulation annex with usage conditions.
- What products contain Sodium Metasilicate?
- It is most commonly found in Haircare products, especially other styling (50% of its uses).
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