Is Isoamyl Salicylate safe in cosmetics?
Isoamyl Salicylate has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
Isoamyl Salicylate
Isoamyl Salicylate (CAS 87-20-7 [^1_12]) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Flavouring and nutrient; Fragrance. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Flavouring and nutrient; Fragrance
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Isoamyl Salicylate.
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Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Isoamyl Salicylate.
Regulatory Flags
potential-allergen
fragrance-component
epa_safer_alternative
ifra_fragrance
fda_food_additive
jecfa_safe
NOAEL Studies Summary
View details ->Public NOAEL study rows linked to Isoamyl Salicylate by CAS number or substance name.
Studies
1
Lowest NOAEL
4.69999980927 mg/kg bw/day
Highest NOAEL
4.69999980927 mg/kg bw/day
COSMOS_DB
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Isoamyl Salicylate allowed in the EU?
Isoamyl Salicylate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Isoamyl Salicylate do in cosmetics?
Isoamyl Salicylate functions as: Flavouring and nutrient; Fragrance. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 87-20-7 [^1_12].
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