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Fragrance

BUTYL SALICYLATE

CAS 2052-14-4
58

Safety score · 0–100

Moderate

Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.

About

A floral scent ingredient that mainly adds fragrance, not skin care, and can bother sensitive skin.

Butyl salicylate is an aromatic ester used almost entirely for perfuming. It is not a major treatment ingredient, and fragrance-sensitive users may react to it, especially in leave-on products or heavily scented formulas. Raw-material toxicity data are less reassuring than for bland base ingredients, so it scores as middling rather than high.

Function

PERFUMING

Known concerns

  • Fragrance sensitivity
  • Possible salicylate intolerance in very reactive users
  • Swallowed-form toxicity data

References

EU

EU CosIng database

European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.

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