Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Nitrosamine formation risk from MEA moiety; salicylate sensitivity; photosensitization potential; not for use in children under 3 (EU). Dual functionality-preservative action from salicylate + pH adjustment from the ethanolamine; synthetic origin
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is MEA-Salicylate safe in cosmetics?
Nitrosamine formation risk from MEA moiety; salicylate sensitivity; photosensitization potential; not for use in children under 3 (EU). Dual functionality-preservative action from salicylate + pH adjustment from the ethanolamine; synthetic origin The EU classifies MEA-Salicylate as "restricted". Safety rating: MODERATE.
Is MEA-Salicylate allowed in the EU?
MEA-Salicylate EU regulatory status: restricted. Maximum allowed concentration: 0.5%. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does MEA-Salicylate do in cosmetics?
MEA-Salicylate functions as: Preservative (inhibits microbial growth). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 59866-70-5.
What is the Margin of Safety for MEA-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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