SODIUM SALICYLATE
SODIUM SALICYLATE is a cosmetic ingredient classified as Denaturant. Also known as CAS 54-21-7. It is regulated in 10 markets including UAE, Bahrain, European Union.
Also Known As
- CAS Number
- 54-21-7
Market Overview — 29 Markets
Detailed Regulations
Europe2 regulations
- 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
- 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
AmericasNo restrictions
No specific restrictions for SODIUM SALICYLATE in United States, California, Maryland, Washington, Canada, Brazil.
East Asia & Oceania2 regulations
- Chemical name
- Sodium 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
- 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 SODIUM SALICYLATE in Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, Vietnam, Philippines.
GCC6 regulations
- 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)
- 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)
- 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)
- 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)
- 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)
- 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 SODIUM SALICYLATE in Russia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Armenia, Kyrgyzstan.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is SODIUM SALICYLATE banned in any country?
SODIUM 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 SODIUM SALICYLATE in cosmetics?
SODIUM SALICYLATE is restricted or has conditions of use in UAE, Bahrain, 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 SODIUM SALICYLATE in cosmetics?
SODIUM SALICYLATE is regulated in 10 markets. It has restrictions in UAE, Bahrain, European Union, South Korea, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Taiwan, United Kingdom. Use Formpli's free screening tool to check your full ingredient list against all 26 markets at once.
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Check Ingredients FreeThis 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.