METHYL SALICYLATE

RestrictedCAS 119-36-816 regulations across 16 markets

METHYL SALICYLATE is a cosmetic ingredient classified as Denaturant. Also known as CAS 119-36-8. It is regulated in 16 markets including UAE, Bahrain, Canada.

Also Known As

CAS Number: 119-36-8

Market Overview — 29 Markets

European Union1

United Kingdom1

United States

California

Maryland

Washington

Canada1

Brazil

South Korea

Japan

Taiwan1

Australia

Singapore1

Malaysia1

Thailand1

Indonesia1

Vietnam1

Philippines1

UAE1

Saudi Arabia1

Qatar1

Oman1

Kuwait1

Bahrain1

Russia

Belarus

Kazakhstan

Armenia

Kyrgyzstan

Detailed Regulations

Europe2 regulations

European UnionRestrictedAnnex III #324

Chemical name: Methyl 2-hydroxybenzoate
CAS: 119-36-8
Max concentration: (a) 0,06 % (b) 0,05 % (c) 0,002 % (d) 0,009 % (e) 0,003 % (f) 0,04 % (g) 0,06 % (h) 0,6 % (i) 0,6 % (j) 0,03 % (k) 2,52 % (l) 0,1 % (m) 0,6 % (n) 0,65 %
Product type: (a) Leave-on skin products (except face makeup, spray/aerosol body lotion, spray/aerosol deodorant and hydroalcoholic-based fragrances) and leave on hair products (except spray/aerosol products) (b) Face makeup (except lip products, eye makeup and makeup remover) (c) Eye makeup and makeup remover (d) Leave-on hair products (spray/aerosol) (e) Deodorant spray/aerosol (f) Body lotion spray/aerosol (g) Rinse-off skin products (except hand wash) and rinse-off hair products (h) Hand wash
Other conditions: Not to be used in preparations for children under 6 years of age, with the exception of (k) “Toothpaste”. 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.

Source: EC 1223/2009 Annex III

United KingdomRestrictedAnnex III #324

Chemical name: Methyl 2-hydroxybenzoate
CAS: 119-36-8
Max concentration: (a) (1) 0.02% (products intended for children 0.5-1 years) (2) 0.06% (products intended for children above 1 year and adults)(b) (1) 0.02% (products intended for children 0.5-1 years) (2) 0.6% (produc
Product type: (a) Rinse-off skin & hair products (except hand wash products)(b) Hand wash products(c) Leave on skin products (except face makeup, spray and aerosol body lotion, spray and aerosol deodorant and hydroalcoholic-based fragrances) and hair products (non-aerosol)(d) Lip products(e) Face makeup products(f) Eye makeup products & makeup remover(g) Toothpaste(h) Mouthwash(i) Mouth spray(j) Hydroalcoholic-based fragrances(k) Deodorant spray and aerosol products(l) Hair products (spray and aerosol)(m) Bod
Conditions of use: Max: (a) (1) 0.02% (products intended for children 0.5-1 years) (2) 0.06% (products intended for children above 1 year and adults)(b) (1) 0.02% (products intended for children 0.5-1 years) (2) 0.6% (products intended for children above 1 year and adults)(c) (1) 0.02% (products intended for children 0.5-1 years) (2) 0.06% (products intended for children above 1 year and adults)(d) (1) 0.02% (products intended for children 0.5-1 years) (2) 0.03% (products intended for children above 1 year and adults)(e) 0.05%(f) 0.002%(g) 2.5%(h) (1) 0.1% (products intended for children 6 to 10 years) (2) 0.4% (products intended for children above 10 years and adults)(i) 0.65%(j) 0.6%(k) 0.003%(l) 0.009%(m) 0.04%

Source: UK retained EC 1223/2009 Annex III

Americas1 regulation

CanadaRestrictedAnnex Table 2 (Restricted)

Chemical name: Methyl salicylate
CAS: 119-36-8
Max concentration: 1%

Source: Health Canada Cosmetic Ingredient Hotlist

East Asia & Oceania1 regulation

TaiwanRestrictedAnnex Restricted Ingredients List #17

Chemical name: Methyl salicylate
CAS: 119-36-8
Max concentration: 1%
Other conditions: Precautions (exception of rinse-off products)： 1. Products which might be used for children under 2 years of age: “consult physician or pharmacist before uses to children under 2 years of age.” 2. Methyl Salicylate shall not exceed 1.8gm per day to prevent cause salicylate intoxications (such as dyspnea and other central nervous system poisoning) Consult physician or pharmacist before use with aspirin or salicylate idiosyncrasy

Source: TFDA Cosmetics Regulations

ASEAN6 regulations

SingaporeRestrictedAnnex ACD Annex III (Restricted) #324

Chemical name: Tagetes minuta flower extract 91770-75-1 Tagetes minuta flower oil 91770-75-1/8016-84-0
Max concentration: a) 0.01% b) 0.1%
Product type: a) Leave-on products b) Rinse-off products
Conditions of use: For (a) and (b). Alpha terthienyl (terthiophen) content in the extract/oil ≤ 0.35 %. For (a): Not to be used in sunscreen products and products marketed for exposure to natural /artificial UV light. (22) For (a) and (b): In case of combined use with Tagetes patula (entry 325) or Tagetes erecta (entry 327), the total combined content of Tagetes in ready for use preparation shall not exceed the maximum concentration limits set out in column (d)

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

MalaysiaRestrictedAnnex ACD Annex III (Restricted) #324

Chemical name: Tagetes minuta flower extract 91770-75-1 Tagetes minuta flower oil 91770-75-1/8016-84-0
Max concentration: a) 0.01% b) 0.1%
Product type: a) Leave-on products b) Rinse-off products
Conditions of use: For (a) and (b). Alpha terthienyl (terthiophen) content in the extract/oil ≤ 0.35 %. For (a): Not to be used in sunscreen products and products marketed for exposure to natural /artificial UV light. (22) For (a) and (b): In case of combined use with Tagetes patula (entry 325) or Tagetes erecta (entry 327), the total combined content of Tagetes in ready for use preparation shall not exceed the maximum concentration limits set out in column (d)

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

ThailandRestrictedAnnex ACD Annex III (Restricted) #324

Chemical name: Tagetes minuta flower extract 91770-75-1 Tagetes minuta flower oil 91770-75-1/8016-84-0
Max concentration: a) 0.01% b) 0.1%
Product type: a) Leave-on products b) Rinse-off products
Conditions of use: For (a) and (b). Alpha terthienyl (terthiophen) content in the extract/oil ≤ 0.35 %. For (a): Not to be used in sunscreen products and products marketed for exposure to natural /artificial UV light. (22) For (a) and (b): In case of combined use with Tagetes patula (entry 325) or Tagetes erecta (entry 327), the total combined content of Tagetes in ready for use preparation shall not exceed the maximum concentration limits set out in column (d)

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

IndonesiaRestrictedAnnex ACD Annex III (Restricted) #324

Chemical name: Tagetes minuta flower extract 91770-75-1 Tagetes minuta flower oil 91770-75-1/8016-84-0
Max concentration: a) 0.01% b) 0.1%
Product type: a) Leave-on products b) Rinse-off products
Conditions of use: For (a) and (b). Alpha terthienyl (terthiophen) content in the extract/oil ≤ 0.35 %. For (a): Not to be used in sunscreen products and products marketed for exposure to natural /artificial UV light. (22) For (a) and (b): In case of combined use with Tagetes patula (entry 325) or Tagetes erecta (entry 327), the total combined content of Tagetes in ready for use preparation shall not exceed the maximum concentration limits set out in column (d)

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

VietnamRestrictedAnnex ACD Annex III (Restricted) #324

Chemical name: Tagetes minuta flower extract 91770-75-1 Tagetes minuta flower oil 91770-75-1/8016-84-0
Max concentration: a) 0.01% b) 0.1%
Product type: a) Leave-on products b) Rinse-off products
Conditions of use: For (a) and (b). Alpha terthienyl (terthiophen) content in the extract/oil ≤ 0.35 %. For (a): Not to be used in sunscreen products and products marketed for exposure to natural /artificial UV light. (22) For (a) and (b): In case of combined use with Tagetes patula (entry 325) or Tagetes erecta (entry 327), the total combined content of Tagetes in ready for use preparation shall not exceed the maximum concentration limits set out in column (d)

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

PhilippinesRestrictedAnnex ACD Annex III (Restricted) #324

Chemical name: Tagetes minuta flower extract 91770-75-1 Tagetes minuta flower oil 91770-75-1/8016-84-0
Max concentration: a) 0.01% b) 0.1%
Product type: a) Leave-on products b) Rinse-off products
Conditions of use: For (a) and (b). Alpha terthienyl (terthiophen) content in the extract/oil ≤ 0.35 %. For (a): Not to be used in sunscreen products and products marketed for exposure to natural /artificial UV light. (22) For (a) and (b): In case of combined use with Tagetes patula (entry 325) or Tagetes erecta (entry 327), the total combined content of Tagetes in ready for use preparation shall not exceed the maximum concentration limits set out in column (d)

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

GCC6 regulations

UAERestrictedAnnex III #324

Chemical name: Methyl 2-hydroxybenzoate
CAS: 119-36-8
Max concentration: (a) 0,06 % (b) 0,05 % (c) 0,002 % (d) 0,009 % (e) 0,003 % (f) 0,04 % (g) 0,06 % (h) 0,6 % (i) 0,6 % (j) 0,03 % (k) 2,52 % (l) 0,1 % (m) 0,6 % (n) 0,65 %
Product type: (a) Leave-on skin products (except face makeup, spray/aerosol body lotion, spray/aerosol deodorant and hydroalcoholic-based fragrances) and leave on hair products (except spray/aerosol products) (b) Face makeup (except lip products, eye makeup and makeup remover) (c) Eye makeup and makeup remover (d) Leave-on hair products (spray/aerosol) (e) Deodorant spray/aerosol (f) Body lotion spray/aerosol (g) Rinse-off skin products (except hand wash) and rinse-off hair products (h) Hand wash
Other conditions: Not to be used in preparations for children under 6 years of age, with the exception of (k) “Toothpaste”. 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.