Sodium Magnesium Silicate
AKA “DBYDRSBPCUFSSP-UHFFFAOYSA-N, Silicic acid, magnesium sodium salt”
Mineral
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Ingredient Facts
Sodium magnesium silicate
AKA: DBYDRSBPCUFSSP-UHFFFAOYSA-N, Silicic acid, Magnesium sodium salt
Mineral · Binding | Bulking | Viscosity Controlling · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived
Mineral
Clean
A natural mineral that helps thicken and stabilize formulas while creating a smooth, even texture in your product.
Formula
Mg2Na2O9Si3
Mol. Weight
322.84
CAS #
101659-01-2
Form
Powder
Plant-Derived
Synthetic. Sodium magnesium silicate is synthesized from sodium silicate, magnesium oxide, and silica as starting materials. It is produced through high-temperature fusion and subsequent hydration of these mineral components.
Function
Binding | Bulking | Viscosity Controlling
Benefits
Holds Formula Together
Adds Body & Volume
Controls Viscosity
Antioxidant Protection
Wound Healing
Fights Bacteria
Holds ingredients together
Adds volume
Controls product thickness
Traditional Use
Modern mineral silicate compound developed for cosmetics in the 20th century, derived from natural silicate minerals that have been used historically in skincare, particularly in Asian traditions for oil control and skin conditioning.
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
Target
General
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy Safe
Yes
Verified Feb 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR