A soft, whitish powder free from gritty particles; odourless.
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| Country | Status | Matched Term |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Matching Terms Not Found | |
| European Union | Approved | Aluminium silicate; Kaolin |
| Australia and New Zealand | Approved | Aluminium silicate |
| Philippines | Approved | Aluminium silicate |
| Austria | Approved | Aluminium silicate; Kaolin |
| Belgium | Approved | Aluminium silicate; Kaolin |
| Bulgaria | Approved | Aluminium silicate; Kaolin |
| Cyprus | Approved | Aluminium silicate; Kaolin |
| Czech Republic | Approved | Aluminium silicate; Kaolin |
| Denmark | Approved | Aluminium silicate; Kaolin |
| Estonia | Approved | Aluminium silicate; Kaolin |
| Finland | Approved | Aluminium silicate; Kaolin |
| France | Approved | Aluminium silicate; Kaolin |
| Germany | Approved | Aluminium silicate; Kaolin |
| Greece | Approved | Aluminium silicate; Kaolin |
| Hungary | Approved | Aluminium silicate; Kaolin |
| Ireland | Approved | Aluminium silicate; Kaolin |
| Italy | Approved | Aluminium silicate; Kaolin |
| Latvia | Approved | Aluminium silicate; Kaolin |
| Lithuania | Approved | Aluminium silicate; Kaolin |
| Luxembourg | Approved | Aluminium silicate; Kaolin |
| Malta | Approved | Aluminium silicate; Kaolin |
| Netherlands | Approved | Aluminium silicate; Kaolin |
| Poland | Approved | Aluminium silicate; Kaolin |
| Portugal | Approved | Aluminium silicate; Kaolin |
| Romania | Approved | Aluminium silicate; Kaolin |
| Slovakia | Approved | Aluminium silicate; Kaolin |
| Slovenia | Approved | Aluminium silicate; Kaolin |
| Spain | Approved | Aluminium silicate; Kaolin |
| Sweden | Approved | Aluminium silicate; Kaolin |
| United Kingdom | Approved | Aluminium silicate; Kaolin |
| Australia | Approved | Aluminium silicate |
| New Zealand | Approved | Aluminium silicate |
E559 - Aluminium silicate: A fine usually white clay formed by the weathering of aluminous minerals (such as feldspar). No known adverse effects, except in large quantities can cause intestinal obstruction and tumours. Mineral salt, anti-caking agent used in medications and vending machine dried milk. Used in cosmetics, blocks skin pores.
E559 - Aluminium silicate: A fine usually white clay formed by the weathering of aluminous minerals (such as feldspar). No known adverse effects, except in large quantities can cause intestinal obstruction and tumours. Mineral salt, anti-caking agent used in medications and vending machine dried milk. Used in cosmetics, blocks skin pores.
E559 - Aluminium silicate: No known adverse effects.
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Kaolin, light or heavy
Aluminum silicate
Aluminum silicate hydrated
c.i. 77004 (Al/hyd)
China clay
Hydrated aluminum silicate
Kaolin
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