3-Hydroxybenzoic Acid
INCI: 3-HYDROXYBENZOIC ACID
CAS 99-06-9 EC 202-726-5
Benzoic Acid, 3- Hydroxy-
Limited Data
Insufficient safety data available. Consider enriching this ingredient.
Details
Description
Benzoic Acid, 3- Hydroxy-
Purpose
Function
Antimicrobial, Skin Conditioning
Profile
Properties
Silicone
Silicone free
Compliance
Regulatory Status
EU
Permitted
Safety
MODERATE
US
Permitted
Absorptionmoderate
Sensitizationmoderate
MoSnot established
ConcernModerate
Flags
fda_food_additivejecfa_safe
Verdict
Skin and eye irritant at higher concentrations; not to be confused with parabens (4-hydroxybenzoic acid esters) which have separate regulatory provisions
US Note
No specific FDA restriction for cosmetic use
Assessment
Ratings
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