fragrance

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

Ratings

Comedogenic0/5
LowHigh
Irritancy0/5
LowHigh
Reference

Identifiers

CAS Number
118-58-1
EC Number
204-262-9
INCI
BENZYL SALICYLATE
Category
fragrance
Updated
Apr 2, 2026