Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Glycol salicylate is prohibited in the EU but permitted in the US for cosmetic use without specific restrictions; salicylate derivatives have moderate safety concern and moderate sensitization potential.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Glycol Salicylate safe in cosmetics?
Glycol salicylate is prohibited in the EU but permitted in the US for cosmetic use without specific restrictions; salicylate derivatives have moderate safety concern and moderate sensitization potential. The EU classifies Glycol Salicylate as "prohibited". Safety rating: MODERATE.
Is Glycol Salicylate allowed in the EU?
Glycol Salicylate EU regulatory status: prohibited. Maximum allowed concentration: 0.5%. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Glycol Salicylate do in cosmetics?
Glycol Salicylate functions as: Skin conditioning, penetration enhancer, analgesic (topical). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: | 2.
What is the Margin of Safety for Glycol 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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