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Pentyl-2-hydroxy- benzoate
Safety score · 0–100
Good
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
About
Pentyl-2-hydroxy- Benzoate is a cosmetic ingredient used in product formulations. Exercise caution due to limited available safety data.
Pentyl-2-hydroxybenzoate (Amyl Salicylate, CAS 2050-08-0) is a salicylate ester used as a UV filter and solvent in cosmetics. It is approved for use in cosmetic products in the EU without specific concentration restrictions beyond general product safety requirements. The ingredient has a long history of safe use in fragrance and sunscreen applications. Not listed in EU Annex II (banned) or Annex III (restricted list), indicating generally favourable regulatory status under EU Regulation 1223/2009.
Skin benefits
- Provides UV-absorbing properties as a sunscreen aid
- Acts as a solvent helping to dissolve other active ingredients
- Softens and conditions skin as an emollient
Known concerns
- May cause mild skin irritation in sensitive individuals
- Potential photosensitizing activity at high concentrations
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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