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Annex III Entry 324 CMR11/09/2023

METHYL SALICYLATE

Methyl 2-hydroxybenzoate

METHYL SALICYLATE is listed in Annex III and may only be used under the conditions shown in this record. Maximum concentration in this record: (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 %.

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Restricted substance— Annex III, EU Regulation 1223/2009
Max conc.: (a) 0,06 % (b) 0,05 % (c) 0,002 % (d) 0,009 % (e) …
Entry: 324
CMR

Record details

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 %

Product type

Leave-on skin products (except face makeup, spray/aerosol body lotion, spray/aerosol deodorant and hydroalcoholic-based fragrances) and leave on hair products (except spray/aerosol products) Face makeup (except lip products, eye makeup and makeup remover) Eye makeup and makeup remover Leave-on hair products (spray/aerosol) Deodorant spray/aerosol Body lotion spray/aerosol Rinse-off skin products (except hand wash) and rinse-off hair products Hand wash Hydroalcoholic-based fragrances Lip products Toothpaste Mouthwash intended for children aged 6–10 years Mouthwash intended for children above 10 years of age and adults Mouth spray

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.

INCI glossary name

METHYL SALICYLATE

Chemical name

Methyl 2-hydroxybenzoate

Chemical / IUPAC name

Methyl 2-hydroxybenzoate

Regulatory information

Regulation

(EU) 2023/1545

Identified ingredients

CMR

CategoryCarcinogenicMutagenicReprotoxic
Cat. 2——✓

Key data

CAS
119-36-8
EC
204-317-7
Annex
III
Entry number
324

Inventory links for METHYL SALICYLATE

Direct matches are limited for this record, so nearby entries from Annex III are shown as well.

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Shared product type

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EC: 231-131-3
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CI 77820

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EC: 231-131-3
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TITANIUM DIOXIDE

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EC: 236-675-5/ 215-280-1/ 215-282-2
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What Annex III means for METHYL SALICYLATE

METHYL SALICYLATE is a restricted substance under Annex III of EU Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009. Its use in cosmetics is only permitted under the specific conditions set out in the entry above, including applicable concentration limits, product type restrictions and required warning statements.

When including this substance in a formulation, all conditions — maximum concentration, product scope and warning labels — must be met simultaneously. Compliance with one condition does not override the others.

This record is linked to 1 CosIng inventory ingredient for name and identifier cross-reference. The page also surfaces 11 related annex records with overlapping identifiers, annex logic or naming patterns.

Compliance checklist

  • Ensure formulation concentration does not exceed: (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 %
  • Confirm product type compatibility: (a) Leave-on skin products (except face makeup, spray/aerosol body lotion, spray/aerosol deodorant and hydroalcoholic-based fragrances) and leave on hair products (except spray/aerosol products) (b) Face makeup (except lip products, eye makeup and makeup remover) (c) Eye makeup and makeup remover (d) Leave-on hair products (spray/aerosol) (e) Deodorant spray/aerosol (f) Body lotion spray/aerosol (g) Rinse-off skin products (except hand wash) and rinse-off hair products (h) Hand wash (i) Hydroalcoholic-based fragrances (j) Lip products (k) Toothpaste (l) Mouthwash intended for children aged 6–10 years (m) Mouthwash intended for children above 10 years of age and adults (n) Mouth spray
  • Document conditions of use in the Product Information File (PIF).
  • This substance has CMR classification. Review the CMR table above and verify current Annex II/III status before use.

Frequently asked questions

METHYL SALICYLATE is listed in Annex III of EU Regulation 1223/2009 as a restricted substance. It may only be used under the conditions specified in the entry, including any maximum concentration, product type limitation and required warning statements shown above.

CAS 119-36-8 is the unique numerical identifier assigned to METHYL SALICYLATE by the Chemical Abstracts Service. In cosmetic compliance work, the CAS number is used to cross-reference the substance across regulatory databases, raw material specifications and safety assessment reports. Multiple EU annex entries may share the same CAS number if the same substance appears under different conditions or in different annexes.

METHYL SALICYLATE has a CMR (carcinogenic, mutagenic or reprotoxic) classification under EU CLP Regulation. Under Article 15 of EU Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009, CMR substances of category 1A or 1B are prohibited in cosmetics unless specifically permitted. Category 2 CMR substances may be used only if assessed safe by the SCCS. Always verify current annex status and any applicable derogations before use.

The maximum concentration of (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 % applies to the concentration of the substance in the ready-to-use cosmetic product. When the substance is supplied as part of a blend or mixture, the calculation must account for the contribution of all sources in the formulation. The combined concentration must not exceed the stated limit.

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