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Preservative

MEA-SALICYLATE

CAS 59866-70-5 Updated
58

Safety score · 0–100

Moderate

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

About

The monoethanolamine salt of salicylic acid, used as a preservative and UV absorber. Carries combined salicylate restrictions and the ethanolamine nitrosamine-formation caveat.

Function

PRESERVATIVE

Skin benefits

  • Preservative function in cosmetics
  • UV absorption properties
  • Listed in EU Annex V as permitted preservative

Known concerns

  • Ethanolamine moiety can form nitrosamines if combined with nitrosating agents
  • Salicylate sensitization in susceptible users
  • Restricted use in children under 3 (except shampoo)
  • EU Annex III restrictions also apply

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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