Fragrance

2 Hydroxyethyl Salicylate

Fragrance ingredient; denaturant
Limited Data
Insufficient safety data available. Consider enriching this ingredient.
Details

Description

Fragrance ingredient; denaturant

Purpose

Function

Fragrance ingredient; denaturant
Profile

Properties

Silicone
Silicone free
Compliance

Regulatory Status

EU
Restricted
Safety
MODERATE
US
Permitted
Absorptionmoderate
Sensitizationmoderate
MoSadequate
NOAEL50 mg/kg
ConcernModerate
Verdict

Confirmed skin sensitizer with salicylate class reproductive toxicity concerns at high systemic doses; severe eye irritation observed; IFRA concentration limits apply per product category.

US Note

Permitted — not restricted under 21 CFR

Assessment

Ratings

Comedogenic0/5
LowHigh
Irritancy0/5
LowHigh
Reference

Identifiers

Category
Fragrance
Updated
Apr 23, 2026

No registry identifiers available for this ingredient.