# Sodium silicate (Na2SiO3)

URL: https://app.greenveil.ai/ingredients/ingredient_dtxsid_dtxsid7029669
Categories: cleaning, industrial, pharma
Functions: alkaline builder, Anti-redeposition agent, Chelating agent, Cleaning agent, Corrosion inhibitor, metal treatment, pH regulating agent, Processing aids not otherwise specified, Surfactant (surface active agent)
Identifier: DTXSID7029669

> Sodium silicate (Na2SiO3) is used as alkaline builder / anti-redeposition agent. EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 2196 composition records across product categories including Raw materials, Home maintenance, Cleaning products and household care. Assessed from 5 sources.

## Safety assessment

- Chemical concern: not yet assessed
- Rationale: EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 2196 composition records across product categories including Raw materials, Home maintenance, Cleaning products and household care.

## Regulatory status

- US: commercial use observed — EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 2196 composition records across product categories including Raw materials, Home maintenance, Cleaning products and household care. EPA CPDat classifies this chemical for functional uses including Chelating agent, Cleaning agent, Corrosion inhibitor.
- US: listed in openFDA substance — openFDA substance registry classifies this ingredient as chemical.

_Assessed by Greenveil._