Benzoic acid, 2-hydroxy-
SALICYLIC ACID
Key data
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Record details
INCI glossary name
SALICYLIC ACID
Chemical name
Benzoic acid, 2-hydroxy-
Chemical / IUPAC name
2-hydroxy benzoic acid
Product type
Maximum concentration
(a) 3.0% (b) 2.0% (c) 0.5%
Other restrictions
(a) (b) (c)
Not to be used in preparations for children under 3 years of age. Not to be used in applications that may lead to exposure of the end-user’s lungs by inhalation. Not to be used in oral products. For purposes other than inhibiting the development of micro-organisms in the product. This purpose has to be apparent from the presentation of the product.
These levels are inclusive of any use of salicylic acid.
Warnings
(a) (b) (c)
Not to be used for children under 3 years of age*
* Solely for products which might be used for children under 3 years of age.
Regulatory information
Regulation
(EU) 2021/850
Identified ingredients
- SALICYLIC ACID
- CALCIUM SALICYLATE
- MAGNESIUM SALICYLATE
- MEA- SALICYLATE
- SODIUM SALICYLATE
- POTASSIUM SALICYLATE
- TEA- SALICYLATE
- SALICYLIC ACID
CMR
Reprotoxic Cat. 2()
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