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Annex V Entry 3 27/07/2020

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).

Permitted preservative— Annex V, EU Regulation 1223/2009
Entry: 3

Chemical identity and properties

PubChem 2D chemical structure for CAS 18917-89-0
CAS 18917-89-0PubChem CID 54684589

(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

Magnesium salicylateMagnesium salicylate anhydrousMagnesium disalicylateBackache reliefJQ69D454N1Backache CapletsBayer Select BackacheBackprin
16 more reported names
DoansBack Pain ReliefDoans Extra StrengthDoans Maximum StrengthMedique Back Pain ReliefRefChem:408391Unishield Back Pain ReliefMaximum Strength Backache ReliefMedique at Home Back Pain ReliefBack Pain Relief Extra Strength Doans242-669-3Magnesium Salicylate TetrahydrateMaganmagnesiumsalicylateMobidinmagnesium;2-carboxyphenolate
External database identifiers

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PubChem 2D chemical structure for CAS 2174-16-5
CAS 2174-16-5PubChem CID 25213

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

Triethanolamine salicylateTEA-SalicylateTEA salicylateNeo heliopan tsNeotan wArthricreamH8O4040BHDTrolamine salicylate (USP)
16 more reported names
Trolamine salicylate [USP]CannaflexHempvanaArthritis CreamArthritis LeaderArthritis ReliefAsper-FlexAsper-Flex CreamTrolamin SalicylateArthritis with AloeHempvana Pain ReliefArthricream with AloeDCH Arthritis ReliefXCEPTOL PAINCopperlife Pain ReliefCBD Pain Relief Cream
External database identifiers

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PubChem 2D chemical structure for CAS 54-21-7
CAS 54-21-7PubChem CID 16760658

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

EnterosalicylKerasalicylAlysineBenzoic acid, 2-hydroxy-, monosodium saltNatrum salicylicumSalicylic acid sodium saltsalicylate sodiumMonosodium 2-hydroxybenzoate
16 more reported names
Natrii salicylasWIQ1H85SYPSalicylate, sodiumNSC-202167Benzoic acid, 2-hydroxy-, sodium salt (1:1)Sod salPro-PrinSaliGard 60RefChem:6246UNI-SOLUNI-SOL 60Aspen Sodium Salicylate 48.6%AquaPrime Liquid Sodium SalicylateAquasource Aqua-Prin Water Soluble Sodium Salicylate200-198-0Salsonin
External database identifiers

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PubChem 2D chemical structure for CAS 578-36-9
CAS 578-36-9PubChem CID 23664627

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

Salicylic acid potassium saltK91YT16P5MUNII-K91YT16P5MBenzoic acid, 2-hydroxy-, monopotassium saltPOTASSIUM SALICYLATE [MI]EINECS 209-421-6Benzoic acid, 2-hydroxy-, potassium salt (1:1)POTASSIUM SALICYLATE [VANDF]
11 more reported names
POTASSIUM SALICYLATE [WHO-DD]RefChem:175593POTASSIUM SALICYLATE [INCI]209-421-6potassium,2-hydroxybenzoatepotassium;2-hydroxybenzoateSALICYLIC ACID (POTASSIUM)PotassiumsalicylateAS-15221FT-0632428EN300-20085
External database identifiers

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PubChem 2D chemical structure for CAS 59866-70-5
CAS 59866-70-5PubChem CID 3085170

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

MEA-SALICYLATEUNII-078ORG4DXO078ORG4DXOEINECS 261-963-2Salicylic acid, compound with 2-aminoethanol (1:1)Monoethanolamine SalicylateSALICYLIC ACID ETHANOLAMINE SALTSALICYLIC ACID, 2-AMINOETHANOL SALT
7 more reported names
SALICYLIC ACID MONOETHANOLAMINE [WHO-DD]ETHANOL, 2-AMINO-, 2-HYDROXYBENZOATE (SALT)RefChem:180924MEA-SALICYLATE [INCI]Ethanolamine salicylate [WHO-DD]WGPVWXXJNUNBNB-UHFFFAOYSA-N2-Hydroxybenzoic acid--2-aminoethan-1-ol (1/1)
External database identifiers

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PubChem 2D chemical structure for CAS 69-72-7
CAS 69-72-7PubChem CID 338

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

o-hydroxybenzoic acid2-Carboxyphenolo-CarboxyphenolRetarder WRutranexSalonilKeralytDuoplant
16 more reported names
FreezoneSaligelIonilPsoriacid-S-stiftBenzoic acid, 2-hydroxy-Stri-DexSalicylic acid soapVerrugonSalicylic acid collodionPhenol-2-carboxylic acid2-Hydroxybenzenecarboxylic acidTrans-Ver-SalOrthohydroxybenzoic acidAcidum salicylicumAcido salicilicoIonil-Plus
External database identifiers

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PubChem 2D chemical structure for CAS 824-35-1
CAS 824-35-1PubChem CID 54684600

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

Calcium disalicylateBenzoic acid, 2-hydroxy-, calcium salt (2:1)0841QCS0DKRefChem:573557212-525-4Calcium 2-hydroxybenzoateUNII-0841QCS0DKEINECS 212-525-4
5 more reported names
CALCIUMSALICYLATEcalcium bis(2-hydroxybenzoate)CALCIUM SALICYLATE [II]CALCIUM SALICYLATE [WHO-DD]DB-056609
External database identifiers

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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

Key data

CAS
69-72-7[1]/ 824-35-1[2]/ 18917-89-0[3]/ 59866-70-5[4]/ 54-21-7[5]/ 578-36-9[6]/ 2174-16-5[7]
EC
200-712-3[1]/ 212-525-4[2]/ 242-669-3[3]/ 261-963-2[4]/ 200-198-0[5]/ 209-421-6[6]/ 218-531-3[7]
Annex
Entry number
3

Inventory links for SALICYLIC ACID, CALCIUM SALICYLATE, MAGNESIUM SALICYLATE, MEA- SALICYLATE, SODIUM SALICYLATE, POTASSIUM SALICYLATE, TEA- SALICYLATE

Inventory Restriction reference
Ref 35191

MEA-SALICYLATE

CAS: 59866-70-5
EC: 261-963-2
Inventory Restriction reference
Ref 37595

SALICYLIC ACID

CAS: 69-72-7
EC: 200-712-3
Inventory Restriction reference
Ref 38532

TEA-SALICYLATE

CAS: 2174-16-5
EC: 218-531-3

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CHLOROBUTANOL

CAS: 57-15-8
EC: 200-317-6

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.

This record is linked to 7 CosIng inventory ingredients for name and identifier cross-reference. The page also surfaces 12 related annex records with overlapping identifiers, annex logic or naming patterns.

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.

Frequently asked questions

Yes. SALICYLIC ACID, CALCIUM SALICYLATE, MAGNESIUM SALICYLATE, MEA- SALICYLATE, SODIUM SALICYLATE, POTASSIUM SALICYLATE, TEA- SALICYLATE is listed in Annex V of EU Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009 as a permitted preservative. It may be used in cosmetics up to the maximum concentration specified above, within the permitted product scope.

CAS 69-72-7[1]/ 824-35-1[2]/ 18917-89-0[3]/ 59866-70-5[4]/ 54-21-7[5]/ 578-36-9[6]/ 2174-16-5[7] is the unique numerical identifier assigned to SALICYLIC ACID, CALCIUM SALICYLATE, MAGNESIUM SALICYLATE, MEA- SALICYLATE, SODIUM SALICYLATE, POTASSIUM SALICYLATE, TEA- 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.

The maximum concentration of Salicylic acid: 0,5 % (acid) Salicylic acid salts: 0,5 % (acid) 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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