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POTASSIUM FLUOROSILICATE

Molecular structure

Definition

US FDA substance register · UNII 2610W49XYD · registered name POTASSIUM 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 potassium 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 potassium 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 potassium 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 potassium 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 41 · 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/41

Source: EU CosIng ingredient list

More data — names, identifiers, properties, test records, literature

Names & identifiers

POTASSIUM FLUOROSILICATEINCI포타슘플루오로실리케이트Korean label name (MFDS standard)Silicate(2-), hexafluoro-, dipotassiumSynonym
CAS No.chemical registry number
16871-90-2
EC No.EU chemical inventory number
240-896-2
DTXSIDUS EPA chemical ID
DTXSID10884939
DTXCIDUS EPA compound ID
DTXCID001024356
IUPAC
Dipotassium hexafluoridosilicate(2-)
Molecular formula
F6K2Si
Molecular weight
220.272 g/mol

Measured properties

Appearance
Potassium fluorosilicate appears as a white, odorless crystalline powder. Denser than water. Contact may cause irritation to skin, eyes, and mucous membranes. May be toxic by ingestion. Used to make other chemicals. · Dry Powder
Solubility
Solubility in water, g/100ml at 20 °C: 0.18 (poor)
Density
Relative density (water = 1): 2.3 · 2.27 @25 °C
Colour
white
Odour
odourless
Flammability (solid, gas)
not flammable
Relative density
2.3
Molecular weight
220.27

Values measured on the substance itself. The KOSHA data are a reference for writing and reviewing safety data sheets, not a specification for a commercial raw material.

Source: PubChem · KOSHA safety data sheets (Korea)

What products actually use it for

What the 2 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.

  • Pharmaceutical (EPA)1
  • Sealant (barrier)1

Source: US EPA CompTox dashboard

Irritation and sensitisation studies

2 skin studies and 2 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.

See all 4 studies
  • Classification not possible
    Skin Sensitization · Screening
  • Category 3
    Skin Irritation · Screening
  • Category 2B
    Eye Irritation · Screening
  • Eye irritation - category 2A
    Eye Irritation · Screening

Source: US EPA CompTox dashboard

Related literature

Linked databases 22