"Low penalty" in all categories.
- Origin(s): Synthetic
- Other languages: Natriumsalicylat, Salicilato de sodio, Salicilato de sódio, Salicilato di sodio, Salicylate de sodium
- INCI name: SODIUM SALICYLATE
- EINECS/ELINCS number: 200-198-0
- Classification: Regulated, Preservative
- Bio-compatible (COSMOS Reference)
Namely
Sodium salicylate is used in cosmetics as a preservative. He also acts in medicine as analgesic and antipyretic. The ingredient is authorized in organic.
Restriction in Europe:
V/3
The maximum concentration allowed in ready-to-use cosmetic preparations is 0,5%.
- Must not be used in products intended for children under 3 years, except shampoos
Mandatory wording of the terms of use and warnings:
Do not use in children under 3 years of age (Only for products that can be used in children under 3 years of age and remain in prolonged contact with the skin)
The maximum concentration allowed in ready-to-use cosmetic preparations is 0,5%.
- Must not be used in products intended for children under 3 years, except shampoos
Mandatory wording of the terms of use and warnings:
Do not use in children under 3 years of age (Only for products that can be used in children under 3 years of age and remain in prolonged contact with the skin)
Its functions (INCI)
- Denaturant : Makes cosmetics unpleasant. Mainly added to cosmetics containing ethyl alcohol
- Preservative : Inhibits the development of microorganisms in cosmetic products.
This ingredient is present in 0.99% of cosmetics.
