MAGNESIUM SALICYLATE

RestrictedCAS 18917-89-011 regulations across 11 markets

MAGNESIUM SALICYLATE is a cosmetic ingredient classified as Preservative. Also known as CAS 18917-89-0. It is regulated in 11 markets including UAE, Bahrain, Brazil.

Also Known As

Market Overview — 29 Markets

European Union1
United Kingdom1
United States
California
Maryland
Washington
Canada
Brazil1
South Korea1
Japan
Taiwan1
Australia
Singapore
Malaysia
Thailand
Indonesia
Vietnam
Philippines
UAE1
Saudi Arabia1
Qatar1
Oman1
Kuwait1
Bahrain1
Russia
Belarus
Kazakhstan
Armenia
Kyrgyzstan

Detailed Regulations

Europe2 regulations
European UnionRestrictedAnnex V #3
Chemical name
Salicylic acid and its salts
CAS
69-72-7[1]/ 824-35-1[2]/ 18917-89-0[3]/ 59866-70-5[4]/ 54-21-7[5]/ 578-36-9[6]/ 2174-16-5[7]
Max concentration
Salicylic acid: 0,5 % (acid) Salicylic acid salts: 0,5 % (acid)
Conditions of use
Salicylic acid: Not to be used for children under 3 years of age** **Solely for products which might be used for children under 3 years of age. Salicylic acid salts: Not to be used for children under 3 years of age*** ***Solely for products which might be used for children under 3 years of age and which remain in prolonged contact with the skin.
Other conditions
Salicylic acid: Not to be used in products for children under 3 years of age. Not to be used in oral products. Not to be used in applications that may lead to exposure of the end-user’s lungs by inhalation. Salicylic acid salts: Not to be used in products for children under 3 years of age, except for shampoos.

Source: EC 1223/2009 Annex V

United KingdomRestrictedAnnex V #3
Chemical name
Salicylic acid and its salts
CAS
69-72-7
Max concentration
0,5 % (acid)
Conditions of use
Max: 0,5 % (acid) Not to be used for children under 3 years of age
Other conditions
Not to be used in products for children under 3 years of age. Not to be used in oral products. Not to be used in applications that may lead to exposure of the end-user’s lungs by inhalation.

Source: UK retained EC 1223/2009 Annex V

Americas1 regulation
BrazilRestrictedAnnex RDC_528 #4
Chemical name
Ácido salicílico e seus sais (*)
CAS
69-72-7
Max concentration
a) e b) 0,5% (expresso como ácido)
Conditions of use
Limitations: possa conduzir à exposição pela via de inalação. b) Proibido em produtos para crianças menores de 3 anos, com exceção dos xampus com enxágue.

Source: ANVISA RDC 528

East Asia & Oceania2 regulations
South KoreaRestrictedAnnex restricted #M876
Chemical name
Magnesium Salicylate
Conditions of use
* 배합한도 : <보존제> ∙ 살리실릭애씨드로서 0.5% ∙ 영유아용 제품류 또는 만 13세 이하 어린이가 사용할 수 있음을 특정하여 표시하는 제품에는 사용금지(다만, 샴푸는 제외) <기타배합한도> ∙ 인체세정용 제품류에 살리실릭애씨드로서 2% ∙ 사용 후 씻어내는 두발용 제품류에 살리실릭애씨드로서 3% ∙ 영유아용 제품류 또는 만 13세 이하 어린이가 사용할 수 있음을 특정하여 표시하는 제품에는 사용금지(다만, 샴푸는 제외) ∙ 기능성화장품의 유효성분으로 사용하는 경우에 한하며 기타 제품에는 사용금지

Source: MFDS Korea Cosmetics Regulation

TaiwanRestrictedAnnex Preservatives List #41
Chemical name
Salicylic acid and its salts
CAS
69-72-7/ 824-35-1/ 18917-89-0/ 59866-70-5/ 54-21-7/ 578-36-9/ 2174-16-5
Max concentration
0.5 % (以acid計)
Conditions of use
N o t to b e u s e d i n p r oducts for children under 3 years of age, except for shampoos
Other conditions
Precautions (other than shampoos): Not to be used for children under 3 years of age.

Source: TFDA Cosmetics Regulations

ASEANNo restrictions

No specific restrictions for MAGNESIUM SALICYLATE in Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, Vietnam, Philippines.

GCC6 regulations
UAERestrictedAnnex V #3
Chemical name
Salicylic acid and its salts
CAS
69-72-7[1]/ 824-35-1[2]/ 18917-89-0[3]/ 59866-70-5[4]/ 54-21-7[5]/ 578-36-9[6]/ 2174-16-5[7]
Max concentration
Salicylic acid: 0,5 % (acid) Salicylic acid salts: 0,5 % (acid)
Conditions of use
Salicylic acid: Not to be used for children under 3 years of age** **Solely for products which might be used for children under 3 years of age. Salicylic acid salts: Not to be used for children under 3 years of age*** ***Solely for products which might be used for children under 3 years of age and which remain in prolonged contact with the skin.
Other conditions
Salicylic acid: Not to be used in products for children under 3 years of age. Not to be used in oral products. Not to be used in applications that may lead to exposure of the end-user’s lungs by inhalation. Salicylic acid salts: Not to be used in products for children under 3 years of age, except for shampoos.

Source: GSO 1943:2024 (based on EU 1223/2009 V)

Saudi ArabiaRestrictedAnnex V #3
Chemical name
Salicylic acid and its salts
CAS
69-72-7[1]/ 824-35-1[2]/ 18917-89-0[3]/ 59866-70-5[4]/ 54-21-7[5]/ 578-36-9[6]/ 2174-16-5[7]
Max concentration
Salicylic acid: 0,5 % (acid) Salicylic acid salts: 0,5 % (acid)
Conditions of use
Salicylic acid: Not to be used for children under 3 years of age** **Solely for products which might be used for children under 3 years of age. Salicylic acid salts: Not to be used for children under 3 years of age*** ***Solely for products which might be used for children under 3 years of age and which remain in prolonged contact with the skin.
Other conditions
Salicylic acid: Not to be used in products for children under 3 years of age. Not to be used in oral products. Not to be used in applications that may lead to exposure of the end-user’s lungs by inhalation. Salicylic acid salts: Not to be used in products for children under 3 years of age, except for shampoos.

Source: GSO 1943:2024 (based on EU 1223/2009 V)

QatarRestrictedAnnex V #3
Chemical name
Salicylic acid and its salts
CAS
69-72-7[1]/ 824-35-1[2]/ 18917-89-0[3]/ 59866-70-5[4]/ 54-21-7[5]/ 578-36-9[6]/ 2174-16-5[7]
Max concentration
Salicylic acid: 0,5 % (acid) Salicylic acid salts: 0,5 % (acid)
Conditions of use
Salicylic acid: Not to be used for children under 3 years of age** **Solely for products which might be used for children under 3 years of age. Salicylic acid salts: Not to be used for children under 3 years of age*** ***Solely for products which might be used for children under 3 years of age and which remain in prolonged contact with the skin.
Other conditions
Salicylic acid: Not to be used in products for children under 3 years of age. Not to be used in oral products. Not to be used in applications that may lead to exposure of the end-user’s lungs by inhalation. Salicylic acid salts: Not to be used in products for children under 3 years of age, except for shampoos.

Source: GSO 1943:2024 (based on EU 1223/2009 V)

OmanRestrictedAnnex V #3
Chemical name
Salicylic acid and its salts
CAS
69-72-7[1]/ 824-35-1[2]/ 18917-89-0[3]/ 59866-70-5[4]/ 54-21-7[5]/ 578-36-9[6]/ 2174-16-5[7]
Max concentration
Salicylic acid: 0,5 % (acid) Salicylic acid salts: 0,5 % (acid)
Conditions of use
Salicylic acid: Not to be used for children under 3 years of age** **Solely for products which might be used for children under 3 years of age. Salicylic acid salts: Not to be used for children under 3 years of age*** ***Solely for products which might be used for children under 3 years of age and which remain in prolonged contact with the skin.
Other conditions
Salicylic acid: Not to be used in products for children under 3 years of age. Not to be used in oral products. Not to be used in applications that may lead to exposure of the end-user’s lungs by inhalation. Salicylic acid salts: Not to be used in products for children under 3 years of age, except for shampoos.

Source: GSO 1943:2024 (based on EU 1223/2009 V)

KuwaitRestrictedAnnex V #3
Chemical name
Salicylic acid and its salts
CAS
69-72-7[1]/ 824-35-1[2]/ 18917-89-0[3]/ 59866-70-5[4]/ 54-21-7[5]/ 578-36-9[6]/ 2174-16-5[7]
Max concentration
Salicylic acid: 0,5 % (acid) Salicylic acid salts: 0,5 % (acid)
Conditions of use
Salicylic acid: Not to be used for children under 3 years of age** **Solely for products which might be used for children under 3 years of age. Salicylic acid salts: Not to be used for children under 3 years of age*** ***Solely for products which might be used for children under 3 years of age and which remain in prolonged contact with the skin.
Other conditions
Salicylic acid: Not to be used in products for children under 3 years of age. Not to be used in oral products. Not to be used in applications that may lead to exposure of the end-user’s lungs by inhalation. Salicylic acid salts: Not to be used in products for children under 3 years of age, except for shampoos.

Source: GSO 1943:2024 (based on EU 1223/2009 V)

BahrainRestrictedAnnex V #3
Chemical name
Salicylic acid and its salts
CAS
69-72-7[1]/ 824-35-1[2]/ 18917-89-0[3]/ 59866-70-5[4]/ 54-21-7[5]/ 578-36-9[6]/ 2174-16-5[7]
Max concentration
Salicylic acid: 0,5 % (acid) Salicylic acid salts: 0,5 % (acid)
Conditions of use
Salicylic acid: Not to be used for children under 3 years of age** **Solely for products which might be used for children under 3 years of age. Salicylic acid salts: Not to be used for children under 3 years of age*** ***Solely for products which might be used for children under 3 years of age and which remain in prolonged contact with the skin.
Other conditions
Salicylic acid: Not to be used in products for children under 3 years of age. Not to be used in oral products. Not to be used in applications that may lead to exposure of the end-user’s lungs by inhalation. Salicylic acid salts: Not to be used in products for children under 3 years of age, except for shampoos.

Source: GSO 1943:2024 (based on EU 1223/2009 V)

EAEUNo restrictions

No specific restrictions for MAGNESIUM SALICYLATE in Russia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Armenia, Kyrgyzstan.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is MAGNESIUM SALICYLATE banned in any country?

MAGNESIUM SALICYLATE is not banned in any of the 26 markets tracked by Formpli. However, it may be subject to restrictions or conditions of use in some markets.

What are the restrictions on MAGNESIUM SALICYLATE in cosmetics?

MAGNESIUM SALICYLATE is restricted or has conditions of use in UAE, Bahrain, Brazil, European Union, South Korea, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Taiwan, United Kingdom. Restrictions may include maximum concentration limits, product type limitations, or mandatory labeling requirements. See the detailed regulations above for specifics.

Can I use MAGNESIUM SALICYLATE in cosmetics?

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This information is for reference only and does not constitute legal or regulatory advice. Regulations change — always verify with official sources and consult a regulatory specialist before exporting cosmetic products. Data sourced from EU COSING, US FDA, Health Canada, MHLW Japan, MFDS Korea, ASEAN ACD, GCC SFDA, TGA Australia, ANVISA Brazil, EAEU TR CU, and Taiwan TFDA.