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Methyl Salicylate

Also known as: Wintergreen oil, Oil of wintergreen, Methyl 2-hydroxybenzoate

Wintergreen, sweet, minty, medicinal, warm

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 119-36-8
Manufacturers Various

About Methyl Salicylate

A salicylate ester with a strong wintergreen character.

Molecular Information
Molecular Formula C8H8O3
Molecular Weight 152.15 g/mol
Boiling Point 432 °F at 760 mmHg (NTP, 1992)
Flash Point 205 °F (NTP, 1992)
Density 1.174 (USCG, 1999) - Denser than water; will sink
LogP 2.5
Vapor Pressure 0.0975 mmHg at 68 °F ; 1 mmHg at 129 °F (NTP, 1992)
InChIKey OSWPMRLSEDHDFF-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Sources: PubChem

Safety Information
Warning

GHS Classification

Acute toxicity, oralHazardous to the aquatic environment, long-term hazardReproductive toxicitySensitization, Skin

Hazard Statements

  • H302: Harmful if swallowed
  • H317: May cause an allergic skin reaction
  • H361d: Suspected of damaging the unborn child
  • H412: Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects
Sources: PubChem (EU Harmonized Classification)