Benzyl salicylate
Benzyl salicylate
Benzyl salicylate is a compound of plant or synthetic origin. It serves two roles in cosmetic formulations: fragrance and UV filter.
PerfumingUV filterRestricted useEndocrine disruptor (suspected)
Ingredient
Roles & functions
Perfuming — Adds a scent to the product or masks the odour of raw materials.
UV filter — Filters part of the UV radiation.
Regulatory framework
What the authorities say
| Authority | Status |
|---|---|
| Commission européenne (CosIng, Règl. 1223/2009) | Autorisé sous conditions |
| Endocrine Disruptor Lists (autorités UE, edlists.org) — maj Fri, 07 Aug 2026 16:37:31 GMT | Perturbateur endocrinien — suspecté |
| CLP classification (Reg. 1272/2008) | No CMR classification |
| ECHA — Candidate List (SVHC, REACH Art. 59) | Not on the Candidate List (SVHC) |
| European Commission (Reg. 1223/2009, Annex III) | Cosmetic allergen subject to labelling (Annex III) |
| European Commission (EU catalogue of nanomaterials, Reg. 1223/2009) | No referenced nanoform |
| European Commission — Annex III (Reg. 1223/2009) — maj Fri, 07 Aug 2026 16:37:23 GMT | Permitted subject to restrictions (Annex III) — max (a) 4 % (b) 0,5 % (c) 1,3 % (d) 0,5 % (e) 0,5 % (f) 0,7 % (g) 0,2 % (h) 0,004 % (i) 0,91 % in (a) Fragrance products (hydroalcoholic and non-hydroalcoholic, spray and non-spray) (b) Rinse-off skin and hair products (except shower gel/bath products) (c) Shower gel/bath products (d) Leave-on skin and hair products (non-spray/non-aerosol) (except body lotion) (e) Leave-on hair products (spray/aerosol) (f) Body lotion (g) Face make-up and make-up remover products (h) Oral products (i) Deodorant products (spray/aerosol) — The presence of the substance shall be indicated in the list of ingredients referred to in Article 19(1), point (g), when its concentration exceeds: — 0,001 % in leave-on products — 0,01 % in rinse-off products. |
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Products
Products containing it
PuressentielHuile Essentielle, Ylang-Ylang Bio, 5ml
Musc IntimeMonoi Oriental - La rayonnante Gel parfumant, 30ml
Musc IntimeMusc Blanc - L’irrésistible Gel parfumant, 30ml
Hei PoaPur Monoï Tahiti Parfum Tiaré, 100ml
I LOVEParfum Corps Body Mist Celestial, 200ml
I LOVEParfum Corps Body Mist Midnight Dream, 200ml
KloraneANTI-POLLUTION Brume purifiante à la menthe aquatique
KloraneDetox Brume à la Menthe Bio Cheveux Normaux, 100ml
CaudalieHuile De Soin Soleil Des Vignes, 100ml
KloraneDetox Shampoing Sec Menthe Aquatique Bio Cheveux Exposés À La Pollution, 150ml
KloraneExtra-Doux Rotopoudre Shampoing Sec au Lait d'Avoine Tous Types de Cheveux, 50g
Pomélo+CoShampoing Sec Clair Boost De Volume Bamboo Cleanse, 48G
Statistics
In Lou’s database
119
products listed
| Most frequent categories | Shower gels & soaps · Body hydration · Deodorants · Anti-aging · Hydration |
| Most frequent brands | Mkl Green Nature · Weleda · Apivita · Ducray · Klorane |
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