Benzyl salicylate

Benzyl salicylate

INCI BENZYL SALICYLATEEC number 204-262-9Role Perfuming

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

AuthorityStatus
Commission européenne (CosIng, Règl. 1223/2009)Autorisé sous conditions
Endocrine Disruptor Lists (autorités UE, edlists.org) — maj Fri, 07 Aug 2026 16:37:31 GMTPerturbateur 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 GMTPermitted 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

Statistics

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119
products listed
Most frequent categoriesShower gels & soaps · Body hydration · Deodorants · Anti-aging · Hydration
Most frequent brandsMkl Green Nature · Weleda · Apivita · Ducray · Klorane
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