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Annex III Entry 380 15/01/2026

Hexyl 2-hydroxybenzoate

Hexyl Salicylate

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Key data

CAS
6259-76-3
EC
228-408-6
Annex
III
Entry number
380

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Record details

INCI glossary name

Hexyl Salicylate

Chemical name

Hexyl 2-hydroxybenzoate

Product type

Hydroalcoholic-based fragrances (except hydroalcoholic-based fragrances intended for children below 3 years of age) All rinse-off products (except shower gel/bath products, hand wash, hair conditioner and shampoo intended for children below 3 years of age) All leave-on products (except hair conditioner, body lotion, face cream, hand cream, lipstick/lip balm and fragrance products intended for children below 3 years of age) Toothpaste Mouthwash Shower gel/bath products, hand wash, shampoo, hair conditioner, body, face and hand (skin) care products, lipstick/lip balm and fragrance products intended for children below 3 years of age

Maximum concentration

(a) 2 % (b) 0,5 % (c) 0,3 % (d) 0,001 % (e) 0,001 % (f) 0,1 %

Other restrictions

Not to be used in preparations for children under 3 years of age, with the exception of (d) “Toothpaste” and (f).

Regulatory information

Regulation

(EU) 2026/78

SCCS opinions

  • Scientific Opinion on Hexyl Salicylate (CAS/EC No. 6259-76-3/228-408-6), preliminary version of 26 October 2023, final version of 28 February 2024, SCCS/1658/23
  • Addendum to the Scientific Opinion on Hexyl Salicylate SCCS/1658/23 (CAS/EC No. 6259-76-3/228-408-6) - Children exposure 0-3 years old

Identified ingredients

  • HEXYL SALICYLATE

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