Potassium silicate (inci)

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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Synonym(s)

CAS number:1312-76-1; Potassium silicate; Silicic acid, potassium salt

Definition
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"Potassium..." refers to the element potassium, "silicate" salts/esters of silicic acid.

Potassium silicate is used in cosmetic formulations. The substance has an anti-corrosion effect (prevents the corrosion of packaging, e.g. by rust) and acts as a buffer substance (regulates and stabilizes the pH value of cosmetic products).

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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