Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Must quantify free salicylic acid release to ensure Annex III compliance; potential OTC drug classification in US if salicylic acid claims are made; not for use in products for children under 3 years; prohibited as preservative above 0.5%
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Caffeine Salicylate safe in cosmetics?
Must quantify free salicylic acid release to ensure Annex III compliance; potential OTC drug classification in US if salicylic acid claims are made; not for use in products for children under 3 years; prohibited as preservative above 0.5% The EU classifies Caffeine Salicylate as "restricted". Safety rating: MODERATE.
Is Caffeine Salicylate allowed in the EU?
Caffeine Salicylate EU regulatory status: restricted. Maximum allowed concentration: 2.0%. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Caffeine Salicylate do in cosmetics?
Caffeine Salicylate functions as: Skin Conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 5743-22-6.
What is the Margin of Safety for Caffeine Salicylate?
not established The Margin of Safety (MoS) is calculated using SCCS methodology. A MoS above 100 is generally considered safe. Use the MoS Calculator tool to calculate MoS for your specific formulation and product category.
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