Benzyl Salicylate

Also known as: Benzoic acid, 2-hydroxy-, phenylmethyl ester, Benzyl 2-hydroxybenzoate, Benzyl o-hydroxybenzoate, Phenylmethyl 2-hydroxybenzoate, Salicylic acid, benzyl ester

IFRA Restriction

This is the maximum allowed percentage of this material in the total finished product, not in the fragrance concentrate.

For example, if a fine fragrance (Category 4A) contains 20% fragrance oil, and IFRA allows 10% of this material, the material can be up to 50% of the fragrance concentrate (10% ÷ 20% = 50%).

EU Allergen

This ingredient is classified as an EU allergen under the Cosmetics Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009.

Labeling thresholds:

  • 0.001% in leave-on products
  • 0.01% in rinse-off products
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CAS 118-58-1

Molecular Information
Molecular Formula C14H12O3
Molecular Weight 228.24 g/mol
Boiling Point 406 °F at 26 mmHg (NTP, 1992)
Flash Point 180 °C (356 °F) - closed cup
Density 1.175 at 68 °F (NTP, 1992) - Denser than water; will sink
Vapor Pressure 7.8X10-5 mm Hg at 25 °C /OECD Guideline 104 (Vapour Pressure Curve)/
InChIKey ZCTQGTTXIYCGGC-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Sources: PubChem

Safety Information
Warning

GHS Classification

Sensitization, Skin

Hazard Statements

  • H317: May cause an allergic skin reaction
Sources: PubChem (EU Harmonized Classification)