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Is Sodium Silicate vegetarian?

Sodium Silicate

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Sodium Silicate is an inorganic compound with formula Na2xSiyO2y+x, a colourless to white solid soluble in water, used as a buffering, abrasive, and viscosity-controlling agent in cosmetics and industry.

Also known as Silicic acid, sodium salt, Water glass
INCI name Sodium Silicate
E number E550
INS number 550
CAS number 1344-09-8
EC number 215-687-4
CosIng ID 38057
Last reviewed 4 July 2026

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