Methyl 2-hydroxybenzoate
METHYL SALICYLATE
Key data
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Record details
INCI glossary name
METHYL SALICYLATE
Chemical name
Methyl 2-hydroxybenzoate
Chemical / IUPAC name
Methyl 2-hydroxybenzoate
Product type
Maximum concentration
(a) 0,06 % (b) 0,05 % (c) 0,002 % (d) 0,009 % (e) 0,003 % (f) 0,04 % (g) 0,06 % (h) 0,6 % (i) 0,6 % (j) 0,03 % (k) 2,52 % (l) 0,1 % (m) 0,6 % (n) 0,65 %
Other restrictions
Not to be used in preparations for children under 6 years of age, with the exception of (k) “Toothpaste”. The presence of the substance shall be indicated in the list of ingredients referred to in Article 19(1), point (g), when its concentration exceeds: — 0,001 % in leave-on products — 0,01 % in rinse-off products.
Regulatory information
Regulation
(EU) 2023/1545
Identified ingredients
- METHYL SALICYLATE
CMR
Reprotoxic Cat. 2()
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