2-Ethylhexyl Salicylate
UVB filter; avobenzone photostabilizer; sunscreen active
Limited Data
Insufficient safety data available. Consider enriching this ingredient.
Details
Description
UVB filter; avobenzone photostabilizer; sunscreen active
Purpose
Function
UVB filter; avobenzone photostabilizer; sunscreen active
Profile
Properties
Silicone
Silicone free
Compliance
Regulatory Status
EU
Permitted
Safety
GOOD
US
Permitted
EU Max Concentration5%
Absorptionmoderate
Sensitizationlow
MoSadequate
NOAEL300 mg/kg
ConcernLow
Verdict
Dual-function UVB filter and avobenzone photostabilizer widely used in sunscreen formulations that works by absorbing UV energy to prevent avobenzone degradation. Currently permitted globally with no specific new restrictions as of 2025-2026, though EU SCCS is reviewing potential endocrine activity as part of a broader assessment of organic UV filters.
US Note
OTC sunscreen drug active under FDA monograph; also used as photostabilizer for avobenzone; FDA evaluating under CARES Act alongside other organic UV filters
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Identifiers
No registry identifiers available for this ingredient.