Official EU label nameGlossary entry 12107

HOMOSALATE

This record confirms an official common ingredient name for EU cosmetic product labelling. It does not by itself confirm that the substance is permitted, unrestricted or safe.

Global evidence snapshot

The resolved identity has matching regulatory evidence in 5 of 13 indexed market datasets: 4 country records and 1 EU Annex records. Every result and evidence gap is listed below.

5 markets with evidence
Markets checked
13
Markets with evidence
5
Evidence gaps
8
Resolved identifiers
2

A missing local match is not permission, approval or proof of safety. It means no strong identity match was resolved in that indexed dataset.

Resolved substance identity

CAS:118-56-9
EC:204-260-8
Ingredient index records:
HOMOSALATE
Cosmetic functions: FRAGRANCE, UV ABSORBER, UV FILTER

Benzoic acid, 2-hydroxy-, 3,3,5-trimethylcyclohexyl ester

Inventory restriction note: VI/3

7 matched or reported names
HOMOSALATEhomosalateBenzoic acid, 2-hydroxy-, 3,3,5-trimethylcyclohexyl ester / HomosalateHomosalateBenzoic acid, 2-hydroxy-, 3,3,5-trimethyl​cyclohexyl ester (homosalate)Homosalate (INN) CAS No.118-56-9호모살레이트

Regulatory evidence in all 13 markets

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MarketResultRecordsDatasetMeaning / next action
European Union
EU
Conditional positive-list match1Open record 1
Complete annex dataset
Regulation (EC) 1223/2009 consolidated to 1 May 2026
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Great Britain
GB
Permitted list with conditions1Open record 1
Complete consolidated annex dataset
GB retained Regulation 1223/2009 schedules, effective 15 August 2026
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Canada
CA
No local match0
Complete Hotlist snapshot
Health Canada Cosmetic Ingredient Hotlist, 13 August 2025
The Hotlist is an administrative compliance tool, not an exhaustive safety approval list.
New Zealand
NZ
Permitted list with conditions1Open record 1
Complete schedules dataset
Cosmetic Products Group Standard schedules effective 1 January 2026
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ASEAN
ASEAN
Permitted list with conditions1Open record 1
Complete regional annex dataset
ASEAN Cosmetic Directive annexes 2026-1, 22 June 2026
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China
CN
No local match0
Complete prohibited catalogues plus official-source workflow
NMPA 2021 banned catalogues plus dynamic IECIC List I/List II system current since 2025
IECIC listing is not blanket approval; absence may require the new cosmetic ingredient route, and restrictions are checked separately.
Japan
JP
No local match0
Complete Standards appendices dataset
MHLW Standards for Cosmetics official English source and Japanese amendments checked for the imported snapshot
The Japanese text and subsequent notices are canonical; no local match is not a product-compliance conclusion.
South Korea
KR
Restricted1Open record 1
Complete current appendix dataset
MFDS Notice 2026-19, effective 18 March 2026
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United States
US
No local match0
Complete enumerated federal ingredient rules
eCFR Title 21 issue date 27 August 2026
FDA has no general approved-cosmetic-ingredient catalogue; absence from these sections is not approval or proof of safety.
Australia
AU
No local match0
Complete cosmetic-relevant Poisons Standard subset plus official workflow
Therapeutic Goods (Poisons Standard—June 2026) Instrument 2026
An AICIS Inventory match is not cosmetic approval; no Inventory match can indicate a new, exempted, reported or confidential introduction.
Brazil
BR
No local match0
Complete prohibited dataset plus current restricted-list workflow
ANVISA RDC 1.029/2026 and RDC 1.030/2026, published 15 June 2026
RDC 1.030/2026 amends rather than replaces the prohibited baseline, and the second restricted-list revision was still under consultation in July 2026.
India
IN
No local match0
Complete current Part 2 dataset plus official workflow for Parts 1, 3 and 4
Cosmetics Rules 2020 plus current BIS IS 4707 parts (1:2020, 2:2025, 3:2025, 4:2022)
The standards are separate controlled publications; absence from a locally indexed excerpt is not permission.
Saudi Arabia
SA
No local match0
Complete official list index
SFDA live prohibited/restricted lists, snapshot 30 August 2026
No list match is not permission; Gulf/SFDA product, claim, notification and technical requirements still apply.
No market rows match this filter.

Matching market records and conditions

Exact Annex II–VI evidence

HOMOSALATE

Product scope: Face products with the exception of propellent spray products

Maximum concentration: 7,34 %

Restrictions: From 1 January 2025 cosmetic products containing that substance and not complying with the conditions shall not be placed on the Union market. From 1 July 2025 cosmetic products containing that substance and not complying with the conditions shall not be made available on the Union market.

Chemical identity and properties

PubChem 2D chemical structure for CAS 118-56-9
CAS 118-56-9PubChem CID 8362

Homosalate

IUPAC name
(3,3,5-trimethylcyclohexyl) 2-hydroxybenzoate
Molecular formula
C16H22O3
Molecular weight
262.34 g/mol
Exact mass
262.15689456 Da
XLogP3
5.0
Topological polar surface area
46.5 Ų
Hydrogen-bond donors
1
Hydrogen-bond acceptors
3
Covalent units
1
Defined stereocentres
0

Also known as

Homomenthyl salicylateHeliophan3,3,5-Trimethylcyclohexyl 2-hydroxybenzoateHomosalatoHomosalatumBenzoic acid, 2-hydroxy-, 3,3,5-trimethylcyclohexyl esterSalicylic Acid 3,3,5-Trimethylcyclohexyl EsterNSC-164918
16 more reported names
V06SV4M95SSunscreen SKINCAREBULUBIU ADVANCEDRefChem:55307dAlba Vegan Fresh Sun StickdAlba Vegan Essence SunscreenIlluminating Daily MoisturizerdAlba Vegan Tone-Up SunscreenSun Protection Facial SPF 50Facial Primer Protector SPF 50Bulubiu Face Sunscreen SKINCAREBULUBIU WEIGHTLESS MOISTURIZERILLUMINATING DAILY MOISTURIZER SPF 30Eight Hour Cream Targeted Sun Defense SPF 50Clean Fresh Sunblock Sunscreen SPF 30 ContinuousHomosalate, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate,Titanium Dioxide
External database identifiers

Evidence from additional scientific databases

NIH PubChem PUG-View
Exact identifier match8362

Attributed physical-property, hazard, environmental and use annotations.

  • Boiling Point: 322 to 329 °F at 760 mmHg (NTP, 1992) Source: CAMEO Chemicals
  • Density: 1.045 at 77 °F (NTP, 1992) - Denser than water; will sink Source: CAMEO Chemicals
  • Physical Description: 3,3,5-trimethylcyclohexylsalicylate appears as viscous or light yellow to slightly tan liquid or oil. (NTP, 1992) Source: CAMEO Chemicals
  • Solubility: Insoluble (<1 mg/ml at 79 °F) (NTP, 1992) Source: CAMEO Chemicals
  • First Aid: EYES: First check the victim for contact lenses and remove if present. Flush victim's eyes with water or normal saline solution for 20 to 30 minutes while simultaneously calling a hospital or poison control center. Do not put any ointments, oils, or medication in the victim's eyes without specific instructions from a physician. IMMEDIATELY transport the victim after flushing eyes to a hospital even if no symptoms (such as redness or irritation) develop.; SKIN: IMMEDIATELY flood affected skin with water while removing and isolating all contaminated clothing. Gently wash all affected skin areas thoroughly with soap and water. If symptoms such as redness or irritation develop, IMMEDIATELY call a physician and be prepared to transport the victim to a hospital for treatment.; INHALATION: IMMEDIATELY leave the contaminated area; take deep breaths of fresh air. If symptoms (such as wheezing, coughing, shortness of breath, or burning in the mouth, throat, or chest) develop, call a physician and be prepared to transport the victim to a hospital. Provide proper respiratory protection to rescuers entering an unknown atmosphere. Whenever possible, Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) shou Source: CAMEO Chemicals
  • Note: This chemical does not meet GHS hazard criteria for 67% (152 of 227) of all reports. Source: European Chemicals Agency (ECHA)
  • Signal: Warning Source: European Chemicals Agency (ECHA)
  • GHS Hazard Statements: H315 (16.7%): Causes skin irritation [Warning Skin corrosion/irritation]; H319 (16.7%): Causes serious eye irritation [Warning Serious eye damage/eye irritation]; H335 (16.7%): May cause respiratory irritation [Warning Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure; Respiratory tract irritation]; H361d (11.5%): Suspected of damaging the unborn child [Warning Reproductive toxicity]; H410 (11.5%): Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects [Warning Hazardous to the aquatic environment, long-term hazard] Source: European Chemicals Agency (ECHA)
  • Precautionary Statement Codes: P203, P261, P264, P264+P265, P271, P273, P280, P302+P352, P304+P340, P305+P351+P338, P318, P319, P321, P332+P317, P337+P317, P362+P364, P391, P403+P233, P405, and P501 (click each P-code to see the statement) Source: European Chemicals Agency (ECHA)
  • ECHA C&L Notifications Summary: Aggregated GHS information provided per 227 reports by companies from 4 notifications to the ECHA C&L Inventory. Each notification may be associated with multiple companies.; Reported as not meeting GHS hazard criteria per 152 of 227 reports by companies.; There are 3 notifications provided by 75 of 227 reports by companies with hazard statement code(s).; Information may vary between notifications depending on impurities, additives, and other factors. The percentage value in parenthesis indicates the notified classification ratio from companies that provide hazard codes. Only hazard codes with percentage values above 10% are shown. For more detailed information, please visit ECHA C&L website. Source: European Chemicals Agency (ECHA)

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Additional source coverage and match status
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NIH PubChem PUG-ViewExact match2026-08-31

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Japan NITE-CHRIP

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NIOSH Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards

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Official source and scope

Imported from Commission Implementing Decision (EU) 2025/1175 (dataset version EU 2025/1175). The glossary supplies common ingredient names for the ingredient list required by Article 19(1)(g); it is not an approval or safety list.

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