Magnesium Aluminometasilicate
AKA “Silodrate, Simaldrate, Silodrate [USAN], Simaldrate [INN], MP-1051, SIMALDRATE [WHO-DD], Silodrate (USAN)”
Mineral
Ingredient Facts
Magnesium aluminometasilicate
AKA: Silodrate, Simaldrate, Silodrate [USAN], Simaldrate [INN], MP-1051, SIMALDRATE [WHO-DD], Silodrate (USAN)
Mineral · Absorbent · EWG: 4
Synthetic
Mineral
Clean
A mineral powder that keeps formulas smooth and prevents clumping, while helping products glide on evenly and look flawless.
Formula
Al2H2Mg2O12Si3
Mol. Weight
380.84
CAS #
12408-47-8
Form
Powder
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Functions
Absorbent
Anticaking
Bulking
Opacifying
Viscosity Controlling
Anti-Inflammatory
Fights Acne
Antioxidant
Protects skin from free radical damage caused by UV, pollution, and stress
Traditional Use
A synthetic clay mineral developed for cosmetics in the 20th century, derived from traditional clay-based skincare practices; used as an absorbent and anti-caking agent in powders.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Verified Feb 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR