Is Glycol Salicylate safe in cosmetics?
Glycol Salicylate has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: prohibited. US status: permitted.
MODERATE
Cosmetic Ingredient
Glycol Salicylate
INCI: GLYCOL SALICYLATE
Glycol Salicylate (CAS | 2) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Skin conditioning, penetration enhancer, analgesic (topical). EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: prohibited, max 0.5%. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
Function
Skin conditioning, penetration enhancer, analgesic (topical)
Editorial assessment
MODERATE
Preliminary editorial note — not a computed safety verdict.
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
prohibited
EU Max Conc.
0.5%
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Permitted — no specific CFR restriction for cosmetic use; salicylic acid is OTC active at 0.5–2% (21 CFR 333) for acne
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Glycol Salicylate.
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Editorial summary
Preliminary editorial summary for Glycol Salicylate — not a computed safety verdict. See the sourced toxicological data above.
Frequently Asked Questions
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.
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