"Low penalty" in all categories.
- Origin(s): Natural, Synthetic
- Other languages: Benzylsalicylat, Salicilato de bencilo, Salicilato de benzilo, Salicilato di benzile, Salicylate de benzyle
- INCI name: BENZYL SALICYLATE
- EINECS/ELINCS number: 204-262-9
- Classification: Allergen, Regulated
- Bio-compatible (COSMOS Reference)
Namely
Benzyl Salicylate is one of the 24 allergens regulated by Europe. It is produced naturally by many plants and is used as an odorous molecule in perfumed products: it is known for its light and balsamic, even musky scents. It is also a UV absorber which stabilizes the products. The first sun creams were also produced from this ingredient, but it was abandoned as it was not very effective in this area.
Restriction in Europe:
III/75
The presence of the substance shall be indicated in the list of ingredients referred to in Article 19 (1) (g) when its concentration is greater:
- to 0,001% in products without rinsing
- to 0,01% in the products to be rinsed
The presence of the substance shall be indicated in the list of ingredients referred to in Article 19 (1) (g) when its concentration is greater:
- to 0,001% in products without rinsing
- to 0,01% in the products to be rinsed
Its functions (INCI)
- Uv absorber : Protects the cosmetic product from UV-light effects
- Perfuming : Used for perfume and aromatic raw materials
This ingredient is present in 10.52% of cosmetics.
