Regulatory Status
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Expert Verdict
Skin sensitizer requiring IFRA compliance for maximum concentration by product category. Acute oral toxicity Cat. 4 (H302) and aquatic hazard (H400/H411) noted; environmental concern for rinse-off products. Not genotoxic or photoirritating.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Isobutyl Salicylate safe in cosmetics?
Skin sensitizer requiring IFRA compliance for maximum concentration by product category. Acute oral toxicity Cat. 4 (H302) and aquatic hazard (H400/H411) noted; environmental concern for rinse-off products. Not genotoxic or photoirritating. The EU classifies Isobutyl Salicylate as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.
Is Isobutyl Salicylate allowed in the EU?
Isobutyl Salicylate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Isobutyl Salicylate do in cosmetics?
Isobutyl Salicylate functions as: Fragrance ingredient. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 87-19-4 [^1_15][^1_16].
What is the Margin of Safety for Isobutyl 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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