Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Dual regulatory concern: silver (CMR Cat 2) + salicylic acid (Annex III restricted); salicylate enhances silver ion penetration; not recommended for use on children under 3 years; contraindicated in pregnancy (salicylate component)
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Silver Salicylate safe in cosmetics?
Dual regulatory concern: silver (CMR Cat 2) + salicylic acid (Annex III restricted); salicylate enhances silver ion penetration; not recommended for use on children under 3 years; contraindicated in pregnancy (salicylate component) The EU classifies Silver Salicylate as "prohibited". Safety rating: MODERATE.
Is Silver Salicylate allowed in the EU?
Silver Salicylate EU regulatory status: prohibited. Maximum allowed concentration: 2%. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Silver Salicylate do in cosmetics?
Silver Salicylate functions as: Antimicrobial (silver salt of salicylic acid — combines silver antimicrobial with salicylate keratolytic properties). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 19025-97-9.
What is the Margin of Safety for Silver 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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