POTASSIUM SILICATE

Moderate hazard

Is POTASSIUM SILICATE safe in skincare?

Moderate hazardHazard 4/10

CIR safe with qualifications

Based on

Reference: Cosmetic Ingredient Review Expert Panel
Safe with limits · CIR report 808 conclusion

Is POTASSIUM SILICATE classified as a carcinogen?

Only four bodies count here: IARC, EU CLP, US NTP and California Prop 65.

Not classified by IARC, EU CLP, US NTP, or California Prop 65.

How is POTASSIUM SILICATE regulated?

Cosmetic ingredient

Not found on any prescription-drug, professional-treatment, or US OTC monograph list, so it is treated as a cosmetic ingredient. This is a passive default ("not on any known restricted list"), not an individually verified positive finding.

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Reference: Cosmetic Ingredient Review Expert Panel

Red does not mean poison. Preservatives that stop a product going off, UV filters and fragrance can land on yellow or red depending on their score.

Green does not mean right for you. Skin and allergies differ from person to person. Treat the color as a starting point.