Is Isodecyl Salicylate safe in cosmetics?
Isodecyl Salicylate has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
Isodecyl Salicylate
Also known as: Benzoic acid, 2-hydroxy-, isodecyl ester, Dermol IDSA, EINECS 286-542-0, 8-methylnonyl 2-hydroxybenzoate
INCI: ISODECYL SALICYLATE
Isodecyl Salicylate (CAS 85252-25-1) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Skin conditioning agent, emollient, plasticizer, solubilizer for polymers,. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database. Same-CAS public records also appear in industrial chemical safety data.
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Function
Skin conditioning agent, emollient, plasticizer, solubilizer for polymers, waxes, and organic sunscreens
Safety Rating
GOOD
Chemistry & Identifiers
IUPAC Name
8-methylnonyl 2-hydroxybenzoate
InChIKey
PJTNSWOJMXNNFG-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Permitted — no 21 CFR restriction
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Isodecyl Salicylate.
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Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Anti-static agent
Softener and conditioner
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Isodecyl Salicylate.
Known Synonyms
Benzoic acid, 2-hydroxy-, isodecyl ester
Dermol IDSA
EINECS 286-542-0
8-methylnonyl 2-hydroxybenzoate
Chemical Function
Anti-static agent
Softener and conditioner
Regulatory Lists
Canada; Personal care; Substances in PCP - Canada (4/2014)
Australian Status
AICIS status: listed
Frequently Asked Questions
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.
Is Isodecyl Salicylate used outside cosmetics?
Isodecyl Salicylate also appears in industrial chemical safety data. The cross-vertical cards on this page render same-CAS public rows from the matched databases.
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