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Sodium Salicylate

Used in cosmetic products as denaturant and preservative. Sodium Salicylate is the sodium salt of salicylic acid.

Allowed preservative

EU Cosmetics Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009, Annex V/3.

Annex V/3: Salicylic acid: 0,5 % (acid) / Salicylic acid salts: 0,5 % (acid)

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Sodium salicylate chemical structure, C7H5NaO3, CAS 54-21-7
Sodium salicylate
CAS 54-21-7C7H5NaO3
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Sodium salicylate

IUPAC name: sodium 2-hydroxybenzoate

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Frequently asked questions

What is Sodium Salicylate used for in cosmetics?

Sodium Salicylate is used in cosmetic products as denaturant and preservative. Sodium Salicylate is the sodium salt of salicylic acid.

Is Sodium Salicylate restricted in cosmetics in the EU?

Sodium Salicylate is listed in the annexes of EU Cosmetics Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009: Annex V/3 (allowed preservative). Annex V/3: Salicylic acid: 0,5 % (acid) / Salicylic acid salts: 0,5 % (acid) Always check the full annex entry for the conditions of use.

What is the CAS number of Sodium Salicylate?

Sodium Salicylate is listed with CAS number 54-21-7 and EC number 200-198-0.

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