Calcium silicate
Also known as Calcarea silicata, Huberderm 1000, INS NO.552
Key facts
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- Appearance
- White powder
- Melting point
- 1,540 °C
- Density
- 2.92 g/cm³
- Solubility
- Insoluble in water
- HS code
- 283990
- Category
- Silicates, borates and other salts

What is Calcium silicate?
Plain description, key identifiers and synonyms
Calcium silicate is a chemical substance with the molecular formula H6CaO8Si2 and a molar mass of 230.29 g/mol. Its CAS registry number is 1344-95-2. The IUPAC name is calcium bis(trihydroxy(oxido)silane).
Identifiers
Registry numbers, names and line notations, tap to copy
- IUPAC name
- calcium bis(trihydroxy(oxido)silane)
- CAS number
- 1344-95-2 CAS number cross-checkedOther or deprecated CAS: 10101-39-0
- EC numbers
- 215-710-8, 233-250-6
- Molecular formula
- H6CaO8Si2
- UNII
- S4255P4G5M
- INCI name
- CALCIUM SILICATE
- InChIKey
- LECAAGVQUHQAJK-UHFFFAOYSA-N
- InChI
- InChI=1S/Ca.2H3O4Si/c;2*1-5(2,3)4/h;2*1-3H/q+2;2*-1
- SMILES (canonical and isomeric)
- O[Si](O)(O)[O-].O[Si](O)(O)[O-].[Ca+2]
Synonyms
- Calcarea silicata
- Huberderm 1000
- INS NO.552
- Head Cold
- Calcium salt of silicic acid
- Calcium hydrosilicate
- Calcium monosilicate
- Calcium Orthosilicate
- Calcium silicate, synthetic nonfibrous
- Calflo E
- Calsil
- CS Lafarge
- Florite R
- Marimet 45
- Micro-Cel
- Micro-Cel A
- Micro-Cel B
- Micro-Cel C
- Micro-Cel E
- Micro-Cel T
- Micro-Cel T26
- Micro-Cel T38
- Micro-cel T41
- Microcal 160
- Microcal ET
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- Promaxon P60
- Silene EF
- Silicic acid, calcium salt
- Silmos T
- Solex
- Stabinex NW 7PS
- Starlex L
- SW 400
- Toyofine A
Physical and chemical properties
Measured values and descriptors computed from the structure
Physical and chemical properties
Measured values, check the supplier specification for your grade
| Appearance | White powderexp.Measured value |
|---|---|
| Melting point | 1,540 °Cexp.Measured value |
| Density | 2.92 g/cm³exp.Measured value |
| Solubility | Insoluble in waterexp.Measured value |
| Vapour pressure | 0 mmHg (approx)exp.Measured value |
Values vary by grade. Ask suppliers for the COA or TDS of the batch you buy.
Computed descriptors
Calculated from the structure, useful for screening and formulation
| Molecular weight | 230.29 g/molcalc.Computed value |
|---|---|
| Exact mass | 229.9227 Dacalc.Computed value |
| LogP (octanol/water) | -6.86calc.Computed value |
| Topological polar surface area | 167.5 Ųcalc.Computed value |
| Hydrogen bond donors | 6calc.Computed value |
| Hydrogen bond acceptors | 8calc.Computed value |
| Rotatable bonds | 0calc.Computed value |
| Heavy atoms | 11calc.Computed value |
| Rings | 0calc.Computed value |
| Aromatic rings | 0calc.Computed value |
| Fraction sp3 carbons | 0calc.Computed value |
| Formal charge | 0calc.Computed value |
| Stereocentres | 0calc.Computed value |
| Components | 3calc.Computed value |
Calculated for screening. Confirm critical figures with the supplier.
Safety and hazards
GHS classification summary, not a safety data sheet
Hazard statements
- H319Causes serious eye irritation.
- H335May cause respiratory irritation.
Precautionary statements (11)
- P261Avoid breathing dust, fume, gas, mist, vapours or spray.
- P264 + P265Wash skin thoroughly after handling. Do not touch eyes.
- P271Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.
- P280Wear protective gloves, protective clothing, eye protection and face protection.
- P304 + P340If inhaled: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
- P305 + P351 + P338If in eyes: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
- P319Get medical help if you feel unwell.
- P337 + P317If eye irritation persists: Get medical help.
- P403 + P233Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed.
- P405Store locked up.
- P501Dispose of contents and container in accordance with local regulations.
GHS classification summary, not a safety data sheet (SDS). Classifications can differ by supplier, grade and concentration. Always check the supplier's SDS.
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Where suppliers are based
43 suppliers in 8 countries
- India14
- United States14
- China6
- United Kingdom2
- Australia1
- Germany1
- and 2 more countries
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Uses and applications
What the substance is used for, by industry and function
The active ingredient is no longer contained in any registered (pesticide) products ... "cancelled.".
Calcium silicate functions as an absorbent, bulking agent, and an opacifying agent in cosmetic formulations.
Constituent of lime glass, Portland cement, reinforcing filler in elastomers and plastics, absorbent for liquids, gases, vapors, as suspension agent, anti-caking agent, pigment and pigment extender, binder for refractory material, in chromatography, in road construction.
The National Formulary category is as a glident and/or anticaking agent.
Industrial uses: Filler, Flow promoter, Hardener, Pigment, Other, Wetting agent (non-aqueous), Anti-caking agent, Processing aids not otherwise specified.
Consumer uses: Filler, Pigment, Other.
Use classes: Processing Aids and Additives, Safer Chemical Classes, Food additives, Cosmetics.
Industries and functions
Cosmetic ingredient, INCI name CALCIUM SILICATE(absorbent, bulking, opacifying)
Functional uses
- Abrasive
- Absorbent
- Anti-caking agent
- Filler
- Flavouring and nutrient
- Flow promoter
- Lubricating agent
- Opacifer
- Processing aids not otherwise specified
- Viscosity modifier
Cosmetic functions
- Absorbent
- Bulking
- Opacifying
How it is made
The refinement of wollastonite ore into high-grade wollastonite was originally done by manual selection at many mines. This process is now performed by screening and magnetic separators, sometimes in combination with flotation and vacuum filtration. Grinding and milling operations can produce variable mesh powders or aggregates.
Occurs naturally in wollastonite as calcium metasilicate, combination of calcium ions (from limestone, dolomite, etc) and silicate ions (from silica).
Commercial calcium silicate sold for industrial use ... is prepared synthetically to control its absorbing power. The usual method of preparation is from lime and diatomaceous earth under carefully controlled conditions.
Regulatory status
Inventories, regulations and trade controls that list this substance
Health and food
- EU cosmetic ingredient inventory
- Active ingredient in FDA approved drug labels
- Food additive
United States
- Safer Choice ingredient list (USA)
- TSCA inventory (USA)Status: Active in US commerce
HS code and trade data
Customs classification and reported world trade statistics
Global trade
World import and export statistics for the HS code Calcium silicate is traded under.
Silicates, commercial alkali metal silicates, other
- China20.4%
- United States17.9%
- Netherlands11.7%
- Saudi Arabia13.5%
- Germany8.3%
- United States7.3%
The HS code shown for Calcium silicate is indicative (it was assigned by structure rules). Confirm the classification with your customs broker before shipping.
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