Zirconium Silicate

Zirconium Silicate 1
Zirconium Silicate 2
Zirconium Silicate 3
Zirconium Silicate 4
AKA: Silicic acid, Zirconium(4+) salt, 1344-21-4, Zircon (Zr(SiO4)), Zirconite
Synthetic
Not Clean
zirconium orthosilicate; silicic acid, zirconium(4+) salt
Formula
O4SiZr
Mol. Weight
183.30
CAS #
10101-52-7, 1344-21-4
Form
Powder
State
Dry Powder
Functions
Abrasive
Opacifying
Physical Exfoliant
Adds Opacity
Antioxidant Protection
Wound Healing
Fights Bacteria
Gently polishes surface
Creates creamy opacity
Traditional Use
A synthetic mineral compound developed in the 20th century for use in cosmetics and industrial applications. Zirconium silicate is primarily used in modern cosmetics as an opacifying agent and colorant, with no traditional medicinal or cosmetic history.
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU✔ permitted
JAPAN✔ permitted
CANADA✔ permitted
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
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Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR