Calcium Silicate

Calcium Silicate molecular structurePubChem

5+ year old children • Skin contact product

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Is this kid-friendly to use Calcium Silicate?

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YES - Generally Safe
Danger Score: 1 (Lower is safer)
Quick Answer: Calcium Silicate is generally considered safe for 5+ year old children when used in topical products. Kids may have different tolerance levels.

ℹ️General Overview

For children 5 years and older (kids, school-age children, tweens and teens), calcium silicate used on the skin is considered very low risk. It’s an inactive mineral added to keep products dry and stable.

✅What to Do

Use products that include this ingredient only as directed. Avoid dusty or loose powder products where a child could breathe in the powder. Do a small patch test on a forearm first if your child has sensitive skin. Do not put products on broken, raw, or very irritated skin. If your child gets a rash, redness, or swelling, stop use and rinse the area, and see a doctor if it doesn’t get better.

⚠️Warnings

The main safety notes come from government and industry reviews: some agencies list it as low concern for health effects (Environment Canada), while industry safety reviewers point out limits on concentrations and some gaps in data (Cosmetic Ingredient Review / industry safety panel). The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has regulatory notes about allowed or prohibited uses in foods, so manufacturers may limit how it’s used in products. Watch for inhalation risk from powders and for products that do not list safety or concentration information—if in doubt, choose a different product.

Confidence: HIGH

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Safety Risk Labels

This ingredient has the following documented risks:

No Known Risk: Regulatory reviews find no clear health dangers for topical use. A national environmental agency says it is not expected to be toxic, not likely to build up in the body, and is a low human-health priority. The U.S. food agency allows limited uses but also restricts some food uses, and an industry safety panel notes safety is judged by typical concentrations and that some data gaps exist. No concerns above low were found for cancer, development, or immune effects. For normal topical use on children, no known risks have been identified.

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Alternative Names for Calcium Silicate

This ingredient may also be listed as:

silicate de calciumcalcium silicateCAB-O-LITE P 4BISTAL W 101VANSIL W 20CAB-O-LITE 100Q26841202CS (CEMENT COMPONENT)C.I. PIGMENT WHITE 28C.I. 77230VANSIL W 30VANSIL W 10

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Products Containing Calcium Silicate

This ingredient is found in the following products:

This list shows products that contain Calcium Silicate or its alternative names.

Common Questions About Calcium Silicate

Is this kid-friendly to use Calcium Silicate?

Yes, Calcium Silicate is generally considered safe for 5+ year old children based on current research.

What are the no known risk risks of Calcium Silicate for children?

No immediate health concerns found based on current research.

What products contain Calcium Silicate?

Calcium Silicate is commonly found in skincare products, cosmetics, and topical applications. Always check ingredient labels before use.

When can kids start using products with Calcium Silicate?

The appropriate age depends on the specific ingredient properties and concentration. This analysis is for 5+ year old children. Use the age selector above to check other ages.

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