Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Low concern; deemed safe by CIR; salicylate esters have minimal systemic absorption; mild sensitization potential is very low. Excellent emollient with light, non-greasy feel; effective as a UV filter solvent and photostabilizer for sunscreen actives; good pigment-wetting agent in color cosmetics; low viscosity liquid with high polarity
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Isotridecyl Salicylate safe in cosmetics?
Low concern; deemed safe by CIR; salicylate esters have minimal systemic absorption; mild sensitization potential is very low. Excellent emollient with light, non-greasy feel; effective as a UV filter solvent and photostabilizer for sunscreen actives; good pigment-wetting agent in color cosmetics; low viscosity liquid with high polarity The EU classifies Isotridecyl Salicylate as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.
Is Isotridecyl Salicylate allowed in the EU?
Isotridecyl Salicylate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Isotridecyl Salicylate do in cosmetics?
Isotridecyl Salicylate functions as: Antistatic; Skin Conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not uniquely assigned in major databases (related linear form tridecyl salicylate: PubChem CID 88191).
What is the Margin of Safety for Isotridecyl 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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