Is Glucosamine Salicylate safe in cosmetics?
Glucosamine Salicylate has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: restricted. US status: permitted.
MODERATE
Cosmetic Ingredient
Glucosamine Salicylate
INCI: GLUCOSAMINE SALICYLATE
Glucosamine Salicylate (CAS Not widely published (salt of glucosamine + salicylic acid)) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Skin conditioning, keratolytic (combines glucosamine skin-conditioning with. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: restricted, max 2.0%. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
CAS Number
Not widely published (salt of glucosamine + salicylic acid)
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Function
Skin conditioning, keratolytic (combines glucosamine skin-conditioning with salicylate exfoliation)
Editorial assessment
MODERATE
Preliminary editorial note — not a computed safety verdict.
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
restricted
EU Max Conc.
2.0%
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Permitted as cosmetic ingredient; salicylic acid at certain concentrations is regulated as an OTC drug active (21 CFR 333 for acne, 21 CFR 358 for dandruff); cosmetic use at low levels is permitted
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Glucosamine Salicylate.
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Editorial summary
Preliminary editorial summary for Glucosamine Salicylate — not a computed safety verdict. See the sourced toxicological data above.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Glucosamine Salicylate allowed in the EU?
Glucosamine Salicylate EU regulatory status: restricted. Maximum allowed concentration: 2.0%. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Glucosamine Salicylate do in cosmetics?
Glucosamine Salicylate functions as: Skin conditioning, keratolytic (combines glucosamine skin-conditioning with salicylate exfoliation). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not widely published (salt of glucosamine + salicylic acid).
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