Regulatory Status
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Expert Verdict
Hydrolysis product (salicylic acid) is a regulated substance under EU Annex III; must quantify free salicylic acid release in finished product; note hexyl salicylate (a related substance) was recently classified CMR Cat. 2 (Repr.) and restricted to Annex III Entry 380 per EU 2026/78 — verify no regulatory confusion; not for use in children's products due to salicylate restriction.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Hexanediol Disalicylate safe in cosmetics?
Hydrolysis product (salicylic acid) is a regulated substance under EU Annex III; must quantify free salicylic acid release in finished product; note hexyl salicylate (a related substance) was recently classified CMR Cat. 2 (Repr.) and restricted to Annex III Entry 380 per EU 2026/78 — verify no regulatory confusion; not for use in children's products due to salicylate restriction. The EU classifies Hexanediol Disalicylate as "restricted". Safety rating: MODERATE.
Is Hexanediol Disalicylate allowed in the EU?
Hexanediol Disalicylate EU regulatory status: restricted. Maximum allowed concentration: 0.5%. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Hexanediol Disalicylate do in cosmetics?
Hexanediol Disalicylate functions as: Skin conditioning agent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not widely listed (ester of hexanediol + salicylic acid).
What is the Margin of Safety for Hexanediol Disalicylate?
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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