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FELDSPAR POWDER

Feldspar Powder is the powder obtained from finely, ground feldspar which is a mineral consisting chiefly of sodium oxide, calcium oxide and potassium oxide.

FELDSPAR POWDER is listed in the EU CosIng inventory, but no direct annex records are linked on this page yet.

Regulatory evidence by market

No rule for this ingredient has been imported for any of the 13 markets tracked here.

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Chemical identity and properties

PubChem 2D chemical structure for CAS 12168-80-8
CAS 12168-80-8PubChem CID 3080680

Feldspar

Orthoclase is a mineral with formula of KAlSi3O8 or K(AlSi3O8). The corresponding IMA (International Mineralogical Association) number is IMA1962 s.p.. The IMA symbol is Or. RRUFF Project

IUPAC name
aluminum;potassium;octakis(oxygen(2-));tris(silicon(4+))
Molecular formula
AlKO8Si3
Molecular weight
278.33 g/mol
Exact mass
277.8353415 Da
Topological polar surface area
8.0 Ų
Hydrogen-bond donors
0
Hydrogen-bond acceptors
8
Covalent units
13
Defined stereocentres
0

Also known as

Aluminate(1-), octaoxotrisilicate-, potassiumRefChem:55786934-437-1OrthoclaseOrthoclase (K(AlSi3O8))aluminum;potassium;oxygen(2-);silicon(4+)Potassium feldsparUNII-96874XSJ39
4 more reported names
ORTHOSEAluminum potassium silicon oxide (AlKSi3O8)GEMS'TONE LEPIDOLITEDLHONNLASJQAHX-UHFFFAOYSA-N
External database identifiers

Evidence from additional scientific databases

NIH PubChem PUG-View
Exact identifier match3080680

Attributed physical-property, hazard, environmental and use annotations.

Mapped by: Existing checksum-valid CAS to unique PubChem CID match. Retrieved: 2026-08-31. Open source record

Scientific classifications and hazard annotations provide context and do not replace the market-specific regulatory decision shown above.

Additional source coverage and match status
SourceResultChecked
NIH PubChem PUG-ViewExact match2026-08-31

A recorded no-match is useful evidence that the source was checked; it is not a claim that the substance does not exist elsewhere.

Retrieved from NIH PubChem on 2026-08-31 by checksum-valid CAS matching. Chemical properties do not replace the regulatory decision on this page.

What the official INCI name states

The official label identifies a biological source material and its stated preparation or plant part.

Identity type from wording
biological_material
Preparation or form
POWDER

This structure is derived only from the official label wording. It does not establish composition, concentration, chemical equivalence, safety or regulatory permission.

Inventory details for FELDSPAR POWDER

INCI name

FELDSPAR POWDER

Description

Feldspar Powder is the powder obtained from finely, ground feldspar which is a mineral consisting chiefly of sodium oxide, calcium oxide and potassium oxide.

Record provenance

Inventory reference
91177
Imported identity
FELDSPAR POWDER
Source update
01/10/2014
European Commission CosIng source notes

Key data

EC
Restriction
Function
ABRASIVE
Removing unwanted tissue or foreign materials from various body surfaces, including mechanical tooth cleaning and/or gloss improvement.
SKIN CONDITIONING
Maintaining the skin in good condition.

Official EU ingredient-name evidence

The ingredient name exactly matches the official 2025 EU glossary of common ingredient names.

Ingredients with overlapping formulation functions

Additional official and scientific sources

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How FELDSPAR POWDER appears in the CosIng inventory

The CosIng inventory lists FELDSPAR POWDER as a cosmetic ingredient and this page links it to 0 annex records. The inventory entry captures names and identifiers, while the annex records show where the substance is prohibited, restricted or positively listed in EU cosmetics law.

FELDSPAR POWDER is also tagged with 2 cosmetic functions in the official data. Function labels describe intended use, but they do not replace regulatory review of linked annex records before formulation or labelling work.

Frequently asked questions

FELDSPAR POWDER is listed in the EU CosIng ingredient inventory with no direct annex restriction records linked at this time. Absence of an annex link does not guarantee unrestricted use — always verify against the current official CosIng database before formulating.

According to the EU CosIng inventory, FELDSPAR POWDER carries the following function designation(s):

CAS 12168-80-8 may appear across multiple EU annex records. Viewing the CAS lookup page shows all Annex II–VI entries sharing this identifier, which is useful for identifying cross-annex regulatory status of the same chemical substance.

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Source note for FELDSPAR POWDER

This page reproduces the CosIng inventory entry for FELDSPAR POWDER from public European Commission cosmetic ingredient materials and shows linked identifiers even when no direct annex match is currently attached.

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