Is Isopropylbenzyl Salicylate safe in cosmetics?
Isopropylbenzyl Salicylate has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: prohibited. US status: permitted.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
Isopropylbenzyl Salicylate
Isopropylbenzyl Salicylate (CAS 94134-93-7 (verify against supplier CoA)) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as UV stabilizer. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: prohibited. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
UV stabilizer
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
prohibited
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Permitted; no specific CFR restriction; benzyl salicylate assessed safe by CIR when non-sensitizing
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Isopropylbenzyl Salicylate.
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Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Isopropylbenzyl Salicylate.
Regulatory Flags
potential-allergen
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Isopropylbenzyl Salicylate allowed in the EU?
Isopropylbenzyl Salicylate EU regulatory status: prohibited. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Isopropylbenzyl Salicylate do in cosmetics?
Isopropylbenzyl Salicylate functions as: UV stabilizer. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 94134-93-7 (verify against supplier CoA).
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