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Amyl Salicylate

INCI: AMYL SALICYLATE
CAS 2050-08-0 EC 218-080-2
Pentyl salicylate
Limited Data
Insufficient safety data available. Consider enriching this ingredient.
Details

Description

Pentyl salicylate

Purpose

Function

Perfuming, Skin Conditioning
Profile

Properties

Silicone
Silicone free
Compliance

Regulatory Status

EU
Restricted
Safety
GOOD
US
Permitted
Absorptionlow
Sensitizationmoderate
MoSnot established
NOAEL4.7 mg/kg
ConcernModerate
Flags
EU_RESTRICTEDALLERGENepa_safer_alternativeifra_fragrancefda_food_additive
Verdict

Amyl Salicylate is a restricted fragrance allergen requiring mandatory labeling at >=0.001% (leave-on) or >=0.01% (rinse-off) per EU Annex III.

US Note

CIR assessed salicylates as safe when formulated to avoid irritation and sun sensitivity

Assessment

Ratings

Comedogenic0/5
LowHigh
Irritancy0/5
LowHigh
Reference

Identifiers

CAS Number
2050-08-0
EC Number
218-080-2
INCI
AMYL SALICYLATE
Category
other
Updated
Apr 2, 2026