Isodecyl Salicylate

INCI: ISODECYL SALICYLATE

CAS Number
85252-25-1
Function
Skin conditioning agent, emollient, plasticizer, solubilizer for polymers, waxes, and organic sunscreens
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted โ€” no 21 CFR restriction

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
not established
Dermal Absorption
moderate
Sensitization
moderate

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Expert Verdict

Salicylate derivative requiring assessment of hydrolysis to free salicylic acid versus Annex III limits; contraindicated labeling for aspirin-sensitive populations may be prudent; COSING Ref No. 34645 confirms EU inventory listing; no published RIPT specific to this INCI.

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Concern Level: Moderate

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Isodecyl Salicylate safe in cosmetics?

Salicylate derivative requiring assessment of hydrolysis to free salicylic acid versus Annex III limits; contraindicated labeling for aspirin-sensitive populations may be prudent; COSING Ref No. 34645 confirms EU inventory listing; no published RIPT specific to this INCI. The EU classifies Isodecyl Salicylate as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Isodecyl Salicylate allowed in the EU?

Isodecyl Salicylate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Isodecyl Salicylate do in cosmetics?

Isodecyl Salicylate functions as: Skin conditioning agent, emollient, plasticizer, solubilizer for polymers, waxes, and organic sunscreens. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 85252-25-1.

What is the Margin of Safety for Isodecyl 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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