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MAGNESIUM FLUOROSILICATE

Molecular structure

Definition

US FDA substance register · UNII H37V80D2JS · registered name MAGNESIUM HEXAFLUOROSILICATE · single chemical substance

Source: US FDA Unique Ingredient Identifier (UNII)

Cosmetic roles

Cares for the mouthORAL CAREPrevents plaqueANTIPLAQUE

Safety & regulatory references

Restricted
Taiwan · United Kingdom

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive · EU Cosmetics Regulation · MFDS (Korea) cosmetic regulatory information · Taiwan FDA cosmetic ingredients · Taiwan FDA cosmetic regulations · UK cosmetics regulations (OPSS)

Argentina · Brazil

  • Field of application and/or use : (a) Toothpastes (b) Mouthwashes
  • Maximum concentration permitted at final product : 0.15% expressed as fluorine. When it is mixed with other fluorine compounds permitted, the maximum concentration fluoride total must not exceed 0.15%
  • Use conditions and warnings that must appear on the label : a) - Contains magnesium fluorsilicate For toothpaste containing 0.1% -0.15% fluoride, except if is already included that is contraindicated for children (e.g. “for adult use only”) it must contain the following warning: “Children under 6 years: Use an amount like a pea size, with adult supervision during brushing to minimize swallowing. If you ingest fluoride from other sources, consult your doctor or dentist" b) - Contains magnesium fluorsilicate. - Keep out of children reach. - Do not use in children under 6 years old.

ASEAN

  • Field of application and/or use : Oral hygiene products
  • Maximum authorised concentration in the finished cosmetic product : 0.15% calculated as F. When mixed with other fluorine compounds permitted under this Annex, total F concentration must not exceed 0.15%.
  • Other limitations and requirements : Thailand only 0.11% calculated as F. When mixed with other fluorine compounds permitted under this Annex, total F concentration must not exceed 0.11%.
  • Conditions of use and warning which must be printed on the labels : • Contains magnesium fluorosilicate • Children of 6 years and under: Use a pea sized amount for supervised brushing to minimize swallowing. In case of intake of fluoride from other sources consult a dentist or doctor(12)

European Union

  • Product Type, body parts : Oral products
  • Maximum concentration in ready for use preparation : 0,15 % calculated as F. When mixed with other fluorine compounds permitted under this Annex, total F concentration must not exceed 0,15 %
  • Wording of conditions of use and warnings : Contains magnesium fluorosilicate For any toothpaste with compounds containing fluorine in a concentration of 0.1 to 0.1'5.0% calculated as F unless it is already labelled as contra-indicated for children (e.g. "for adult use only") the following labelling is obligatory: "Children of 6 years and younger: use a pea-sized amount for supervised brushing to minimise swallowing. In case of intake of fluoride from other sources consult a dentist or doctor."

Source: MFDS (Korea) cosmetic regulatory information

Korea’s toxic-substance GHS classification: Danger · H318 (category 1) · H332 (category 4) · H301 (category 3)

Source: Korea toxic substances GHS register (NIER)

EU Cosmetics Regulation, Annex III (restricted substances), entry 43 · maximum concentration 0,15 % calculated as F. When mixed with other fluorine compounds permitted under this Annex, total F concentration must not exceed 0,15 % · applies to Oral products

Source: EU restricted substances (Annex III)

Restriction III/43

Source: EU CosIng ingredient list

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Official labels & definitions

JCIA labelling name フルオロケイ酸Mg: 本品は、次の化学式で表される無機塩である。

Source: JCIA labelling names (Japan)

Names & identifiers

MAGNESIUM FLUOROSILICATEINCI마그네슘플루오로실리케이트Korean label name (MFDS standard)Silicate(2-), hexafluoro-, magnesium (1:1)Synonymフルオロケイ酸MgJapanese labelling name
CAS No.chemical registry number
16949-65-8
EC No.EU chemical inventory number
241-022-2
DTXSIDUS EPA chemical ID
DTXSID70884950
DTXCIDUS EPA compound ID
DTXCID301024367
IUPAC
Magnesium hexafluoridosilicate(2-)
Molecular formula
F6MgSi
Molecular weight
166.38 g/mol

What products actually use it for

What the 3 products reported to the US EPA with this ingredient use it for. Products outside cosmetics are included, so the top few rows are its main uses.

  • Binder2
  • Pharmaceutical (EPA)1

Source: US EPA CompTox dashboard

Irritation and sensitisation studies

2 skin studies and 1 eye studies are on record.

Classed as low1

The study conclusions largely agree (100%). These tests are on the raw material itself; irritation at the amount in a finished product is a different question.

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  • Not classified
    Skin Irritation · Screening
  • Classification not possible
    Skin Sensitization · Screening
  • Category 2
    Eye Irritation · Screening

Source: US EPA CompTox dashboard

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