Is Galactosyl Salicylate safe in cosmetics?
Galactosyl Salicylate has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: restricted. US status: permitted.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
Galactosyl Salicylate
INCI: GALACTOSYL SALICYLATE
Galactosyl Salicylate (CAS Not publicly assigned (proprietary pro-drug derivative)) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Anti-sebum, skin conditioning. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: restricted, max 2.0%. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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CAS Number
Not publicly assigned (proprietary pro-drug derivative)
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Function
Anti-sebum, skin conditioning
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
restricted
EU Max Conc.
2.0%
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Permitted — salicylic acid is an OTC drug active (21 CFR 310/358) at specific concentrations; galactosyl salicylate as a cosmetic ingredient is not specifically regulated but may release salicylic acid in vivo
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Galactosyl Salicylate.
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Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Galactosyl Salicylate.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Galactosyl Salicylate allowed in the EU?
Galactosyl Salicylate EU regulatory status: restricted. Maximum allowed concentration: 2.0%. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Galactosyl Salicylate do in cosmetics?
Galactosyl Salicylate functions as: Anti-sebum, skin conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not publicly assigned (proprietary pro-drug derivative).
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