Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Chlorosalicylic acid is a salicylic acid derivative with potential CMR classification concerns; requires dedicated toxicological dossier as it is not covered by existing SCCS salicylic acid safety opinions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Chlorosalicylic Acid safe in cosmetics?
Chlorosalicylic acid is a salicylic acid derivative with potential CMR classification concerns; requires dedicated toxicological dossier as it is not covered by existing SCCS salicylic acid safety opinions. The EU classifies Chlorosalicylic Acid as "prohibited". Safety rating: MODERATE.
Is Chlorosalicylic Acid allowed in the EU?
Chlorosalicylic Acid EU regulatory status: prohibited. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Chlorosalicylic Acid do in cosmetics?
Chlorosalicylic Acid functions as: Antimicrobial / keratolytic (salicylic acid derivative). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 321-14-2 (5-chlorosalicylic acid).
What is the Margin of Safety for Chlorosalicylic Acid?
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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