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Expert Verdict
Salicylate sensitivity/allergy potential; related to aspirin - caution for individuals with aspirin sensitivity; potential for mild skin irritation; EU restricts use in children's products. Magnesium salt of salicylic acid; dual functionality as both preservative and mild keratolytic; synthetic origin; the preservative function is the primary INCI-registered function, but the salicylate moiety contributes skin-conditioning benefits
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Magnesium Salicylate safe in cosmetics?
Salicylate sensitivity/allergy potential; related to aspirin - caution for individuals with aspirin sensitivity; potential for mild skin irritation; EU restricts use in children's products. Magnesium salt of salicylic acid; dual functionality as both preservative and mild keratolytic; synthetic origin; the preservative function is the primary INCI-registered function, but the salicylate moiety contributes skin-conditioning benefits The EU classifies Magnesium Salicylate as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.
Is Magnesium Salicylate allowed in the EU?
Magnesium Salicylate EU regulatory status: permitted. Maximum allowed concentration: 0.5%. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Magnesium Salicylate do in cosmetics?
Magnesium Salicylate functions as: Preservative - inhibits microbial development in cosmetic products. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 18917-89-0.
What is the Margin of Safety for Magnesium 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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