Benzyl Salicylate
INCI: BENZYL SALICYLATE
CAS 118-58-1 EC 204-262-9
chemical compound
Limited Data
Insufficient safety data available. Consider enriching this ingredient.
Details
Description
chemical compound
Purpose
Function
fragrance; UV-absorber
Profile
Properties
Silicone
Silicone free
Compliance
Regulatory Status
EU
Restricted
Safety
MODERATE
US
Permitted
EU Max ConcentrationDeclarable EU allergen; labelling required >10 ppm leave-on / >100 ppm rinse-off
Absorptionmoderate
Sensitizationhigh
MoSnot established
NOAEL100 mg/kg
ConcernModerate
Flags
allergen-eusensitization-riskeu-labelling-requiredifra-restrictedoriginal-26-allergenendocrine_disruptoreu_children_restrictedepa_safer_alternativeifra_fragrancefda_food_additiveeu_cosing_listedjecfa_safe
Verdict
EU declarable fragrance allergen with mandatory labelling above threshold limits; restricted as a key IFRA component in ylang ylang and other floral fragrances with moderate to high sensitization risk.
US Note
Permitted; RIFM-assessed; allergen declaration required for EU market
Assessment
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