Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Must quantify free salicylic acid release in finished product to ensure compliance with EU Annex III limits; pregnancy caution due to salicylate aggregate exposure; labeling requirements per EU if salicylic acid function is claimed; SCCS flagged aggregate salicylic acid body burden as requiring further review.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Galactosyl Salicylate safe in cosmetics?
Must quantify free salicylic acid release in finished product to ensure compliance with EU Annex III limits; pregnancy caution due to salicylate aggregate exposure; labeling requirements per EU if salicylic acid function is claimed; SCCS flagged aggregate salicylic acid body burden as requiring further review. The EU classifies Galactosyl Salicylate as "restricted". Safety rating: MODERATE.
Is Galactosyl Salicylate allowed in the EU?
Galactosyl Salicylate EU regulatory status: restricted. Maximum allowed concentration: 2.0%. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Galactosyl Salicylate do in cosmetics?
Galactosyl Salicylate functions as: Anti-sebum, skin conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not publicly assigned (proprietary pro-drug derivative).
What is the Margin of Safety for Galactosyl Salicylate?
adequate 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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