Triethylamine Hexylsalicylate

INCI: TRIETHYLAMINE HEXYLSALICYLATE

CAS Number
Not independently assigned — this is the triethylamine salt of hexyl salicylate (hexyl salicylate CAS: 6259-76-3)
Function
Fragrance Ingredient (salt form for improved stability/solubility of hexyl salicylate)
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
EU Max Conc. 2%
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted as fragrance ingredient

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
adequate
Dermal Absorption
moderate
Sensitization
low

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Expert Verdict

Declared allergen — must be listed on label when above threshold (10 ppm rinse-off / 1 ppm leave-on under current EU rules); potential endocrine disrupting properties evaluated by SCCS (deemed safe within limits); the triethylamine counterion adds the corrosive amine concerns from ingredient \#9 above

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Concern Level: Moderate

Regulatory Flags

potential-allergen fragrance-component

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Triethylamine Hexylsalicylate safe in cosmetics?

Declared allergen — must be listed on label when above threshold (10 ppm rinse-off / 1 ppm leave-on under current EU rules); potential endocrine disrupting properties evaluated by SCCS (deemed safe within limits); the triethylamine counterion adds the corrosive amine concerns from ingredient \#9 above The EU classifies Triethylamine Hexylsalicylate as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Triethylamine Hexylsalicylate allowed in the EU?

Triethylamine Hexylsalicylate EU regulatory status: permitted. Maximum allowed concentration: 2%. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Triethylamine Hexylsalicylate do in cosmetics?

Triethylamine Hexylsalicylate functions as: Fragrance Ingredient (salt form for improved stability/solubility of hexyl salicylate). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not independently assigned — this is the triethylamine salt of hexyl salicylate (hexyl salicylate CAS: 6259-76-3).

What is the Margin of Safety for Triethylamine Hexylsalicylate?

adequate 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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