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ETHYL SALICYLATE
Safety score · 0–100
Fine
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
About
Ethyl Salicylate is a cosmetic ingredient used in product formulations. Exercise caution due to limited available safety data.
Ethyl salicylate is a salicylate ester used both as a UV absorber component in sunscreen formulations and as a fragrance ingredient with sweet, floral, new-mown-hay characteristics. It is listed in EU Cosmetics Regulation Annex III as a restricted substance, though it is not a banned ingredient. Contact allergy and sensitization have been documented at high concentrations, particularly in leave-on products; the IFRA/RIFM evaluation flags mild skin sensitization concerns. Individuals with salicylate sensitivity should avoid products containing this ingredient.
Skin benefits
- provides UV absorption properties
- fragrance material with sweet, floral character
- enhances sensory experience of cosmetic formulations
Known concerns
- mild contact allergy and sensitization documented at high concentrations (IFRA/RIFM)
- EU Annex III restricted
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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