Is Chitosan Salicylate safe in cosmetics?
Chitosan Salicylate has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: restricted. US status: permitted.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
Chitosan Salicylate
INCI: CHITOSAN SALICYLATE
Chitosan Salicylate (CAS Not publicly assigned (salicylic acid salt of chitosan)) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Antioxidant, film forming, skin conditioning. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: restricted, max 2%. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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CAS Number
Not publicly assigned (salicylic acid salt of chitosan)
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Function
Antioxidant, film forming, skin conditioning
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
restricted
EU Max Conc.
2%
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
FDA: salicylic acid is an OTC drug active (0.5–2% for acne); if this derivative releases free SA, drug classification may apply
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Chitosan Salicylate.
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Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Chitosan Salicylate.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Chitosan Salicylate allowed in the EU?
Chitosan Salicylate EU regulatory status: restricted. Maximum allowed concentration: 2%. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Chitosan Salicylate do in cosmetics?
Chitosan Salicylate functions as: Antioxidant, film forming, skin conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not publicly assigned (salicylic acid salt of chitosan).
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