SALICYLIC ACID, CALCIUM SALICYLATE, MAGNESIUM SALICYLATE, MEA- SALICYLATE, SODIUM SALICYLATE, POTASSIUM SALICYLATE, TEA- SALICYLATE
Salicylic acid and its salts
SALICYLIC ACID, CALCIUM SALICYLATE, MAGNESIUM SALICYLATE, MEA- SALICYLATE, SODIUM SALICYLATE, POTASSIUM SALICYLATE, TEA- SALICYLATE appears in Annex V as a positive-list preservative entry for EU cosmetics. Maximum concentration in this record: Salicylic acid: 0,5 % (acid) Salicylic acid salts: 0,5 % (acid).
Chemical identity and properties

(T-4)-Bis(2-(hydroxy-kappaO)benzoato-kappaO)magnesium
Magnesium salicylate is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) used to treat mild to moderate pain. It is available in several over-the-counter (OTC) formulations. Though the recommended doseage is 1160 mg every six hours, per package directions of the Doan's OTC brand (580 mg magnesium salicylate tetrahydrate, equivalent to 934.4 mg anhydrous magnesium salicylate), effective pain relief is often found with a half dosage, with reduced anti-inflammatory results. — DrugBank
- IUPAC name
- magnesium bis(2-carboxyphenolate)
- Molecular formula
- C14H10MgO6
- Molecular weight
- 298.53 g/mol
- Exact mass
- 298.0327797 Da
- Topological polar surface area
- 121.0 Ų
- Hydrogen-bond donors
- 2
- Hydrogen-bond acceptors
- 6
- Covalent units
- 3
- Defined stereocentres
- 0
Also known as
16 more reported names
External database identifiers
- ChEMBL:CHEMBL2106755
- EPA DTXSID:DTXSID00889392
Retrieved from NIH PubChem on 2026-09-02 by checksum-valid CAS matching. Chemical properties do not replace the regulatory decision on this page.

Trolamine Salicylate
Trolamine salicylate is an organic compound or a salt formed between triethanolamine and salicylic acid. Triethanolamine neutralizes the acidity of the salicylic acid. It is a topical analgesic used for temporary relief of minor pain associated with arthritis, simple backache, muscle strains, sprains, and bruises. Unlike other topical analgesics, trolamine salicylate has no distinct odor which improves patient acceptability. It also displays low systemic absorption upon dermal or topical administration and has low skin irritant properties. As with other salicylates, trolamine salicylate is an inhibitor of cyclo-oxygenase (COX) enzymes with no reported selectivity towards a specific enzyme isoform. Trolamine salicylate serves as an active ingredient in topical over-the-counter products for temporary management of mild to moderate muscular and joint pains. — DrugBank
- IUPAC name
- 2-[bis(2-hydroxyethyl)amino]ethanol;2-hydroxybenzoic acid
- Molecular formula
- C13H21NO6
- Molecular weight
- 287.31 g/mol
- Exact mass
- 287.13688739 Da
- Topological polar surface area
- 121.0 Ų
- Hydrogen-bond donors
- 5
- Hydrogen-bond acceptors
- 7
- Covalent units
- 2
- Defined stereocentres
- 0
Also known as
16 more reported names
External database identifiers
- ChEMBL:CHEMBL2107288
- EPA DTXSID:DTXSID4047969
- PubMed:24312851
- PubMed:19078236
- PubMed:18796932
- PubMed:8876850
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Sodium Salicylate
Sodium salicylate is an organic molecular entity. — ChEBI
- IUPAC name
- sodium 2-hydroxybenzoate
- Molecular formula
- C7H5NaO3
- Molecular weight
- 160.10 g/mol
- Exact mass
- 160.01363830 Da
- Topological polar surface area
- 60.4 Ų
- Hydrogen-bond donors
- 1
- Hydrogen-bond acceptors
- 3
- Covalent units
- 2
- Defined stereocentres
- 0
Also known as
16 more reported names
External database identifiers
- ChEBI:CHEBI:9180
- ChEMBL:CHEMBL447868
- EPA DTXSID:DTXSID5021708
- PubMed:29117515
- PubMed:23652544
- PubMed:23504962
- PubMed:22898132
- PubMed:21303813
- PubMed:19767084
- PubMed:19173110
- PubMed:19026709
- PubMed:18560754
- PubMed:18483001
- PubMed:17568627
- PubMed:17561093
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Potassium Salicylate
The Panel concluded that the following ingredients are safe in cosmetics in the present practices of use and concentration described in the safety assessment, when formulated to be non-irritating and non-sensitizing, which may be based on a quantitative risk assessment (QRA)...Potassium Salicylate... — Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR)
- IUPAC name
- potassium 2-hydroxybenzoate
- Molecular formula
- C7H5KO3
- Molecular weight
- 176.21 g/mol
- Exact mass
- 175.98757550 Da
- Topological polar surface area
- 60.4 Ų
- Hydrogen-bond donors
- 1
- Hydrogen-bond acceptors
- 3
- Covalent units
- 2
- Defined stereocentres
- 0
Also known as
11 more reported names
External database identifiers
- ChEMBL:CHEMBL3707342
- EPA DTXSID:DTXSID9060366
Retrieved from NIH PubChem on 2026-09-02 by checksum-valid CAS matching. Chemical properties do not replace the regulatory decision on this page.

Salicylic acid monoethanolamine
Based on the available information, the CIR Expert Panel concluded that ... MEA-Salicylate... safe as used when formulated to be avoid skin ittiration and when formulated to avoid increasing the skin's sun sensitivity,or, when increased sun sensitivity would be expected, directions for use induce the daily use of sun protection. — Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR)
- IUPAC name
- 2-aminoethanol;2-hydroxybenzoic acid
- Molecular formula
- C9H13NO4
- Molecular weight
- 199.20 g/mol
- Exact mass
- 199.08445790 Da
- Topological polar surface area
- 104.0 Ų
- Hydrogen-bond donors
- 4
- Hydrogen-bond acceptors
- 5
- Covalent units
- 2
- Defined stereocentres
- 0
Also known as
7 more reported names
External database identifiers
- EPA DTXSID:DTXSID80208587
Retrieved from NIH PubChem on 2026-09-02 by checksum-valid CAS matching. Chemical properties do not replace the regulatory decision on this page.

Salicylic Acid
Salicylic acid is a monohydroxybenzoic acid that is benzoic acid with a hydroxy group at the ortho position. It is obtained from the bark of the white willow and wintergreen leaves. It has a role as an antiinfective agent, an antifungal agent, a plant hormone, a keratolytic drug, an EC 1.11.1.11 (L-ascorbate peroxidase) inhibitor, a plant metabolite and an algal metabolite. It is a conjugate acid of a salicylate. — ChEBI
- IUPAC name
- 2-hydroxybenzoic acid
- Molecular formula
- C7H6O3
- Molecular weight
- 138.12 g/mol
- Exact mass
- 138.031694049 Da
- XLogP3
- 2.3
- Topological polar surface area
- 57.5 Ų
- Hydrogen-bond donors
- 2
- Hydrogen-bond acceptors
- 3
- Covalent units
- 1
- Defined stereocentres
- 0
Also known as
16 more reported names
External database identifiers
Retrieved from NIH PubChem on 2026-08-31 by checksum-valid CAS matching. Chemical properties do not replace the regulatory decision on this page.

Calcium Salicylate
The Panel concluded that the following ingredients are safe in cosmetics in the present practices of use and concentration described in the safety assessment, when formulated to be non-irritating and non-sensitizing, which may be based on a quantitative risk assessment (QRA)...Calcium Salicylate... — Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR)
- IUPAC name
- calcium bis(2-carboxyphenolate)
- Molecular formula
- C14H10CaO6
- Molecular weight
- 314.30 g/mol
- Exact mass
- 314.0103289 Da
- Topological polar surface area
- 121.0 Ų
- Hydrogen-bond donors
- 2
- Hydrogen-bond acceptors
- 6
- Covalent units
- 3
- Defined stereocentres
- 0
Also known as
5 more reported names
External database identifiers
- EPA DTXSID:DTXSID60890489
Retrieved from NIH PubChem on 2026-09-02 by checksum-valid CAS matching. Chemical properties do not replace the regulatory decision on this page.
Record details
Maximum concentration
Salicylic acid: 0,5 % (acid) Salicylic acid salts: 0,5 % (acid)
Other restrictions
Salicylic acid:
Not to be used in products for children under 3 years of age.
Not to be used in oral products.
Not to be used in applications that may lead to exposure of the end-user’s lungs by inhalation.
Salicylic acid salts:
Not to be used in products for children under 3 years of age, except for shampoos.
Warnings
Salicylic acid:
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.
Salicylic acid salts:
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 and which remain in prolonged contact with the skin.
INCI glossary name
SALICYLIC ACID, CALCIUM SALICYLATE, MAGNESIUM SALICYLATE, MEA- SALICYLATE, SODIUM SALICYLATE, POTASSIUM SALICYLATE, TEA- SALICYLATE
Chemical name
Salicylic acid and its salts
Chemical / IUPAC name
Salicylic acid and its salts
Regulatory information
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FORMIC ACID / SODIUM FORMATE
What Annex V means for SALICYLIC ACID, CALCIUM SALICYLATE, MAGNESIUM SALICYLATE, MEA- SALICYLATE, SODIUM SALICYLATE, POTASSIUM SALICYLATE, TEA- SALICYLATE
SALICYLIC ACID, CALCIUM SALICYLATE, MAGNESIUM SALICYLATE, MEA- SALICYLATE, SODIUM SALICYLATE, POTASSIUM SALICYLATE, TEA- SALICYLATE is an approved preservative listed in Annex V of EU Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009. Only substances on this positive list may be used as cosmetic preservatives in the EU.
Each preservative entry specifies maximum permitted concentrations and applicable product scope. Concentrations must not exceed the listed maximum. Some preservatives require warning statements on the product label.
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Compliance checklist
- Use concentration must not exceed: Salicylic acid: 0,5 % (acid) Salicylic acid salts: 0,5 % (acid)
- Verify the preservative is effective at the permitted concentration for your matrix.
- Apply required label warning statement.
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