MAGNESIUM SALICYLATE

US FDA substance register · UNII JQ69D454N1 · registered name MAGNESIUM SALICYLATE ANHYDROUS · single chemical substance

Source: US FDA Unique Ingredient Identifier (UNII)

Magnesium Salicylate is the magnesium salt of Salicylic Acid that conforms to the formula:

Restricted

China · Japan · South Korea · Taiwan

Source: MFDS (Korea) cosmetic regulatory information

Argentina · Brazil

• Maximum concentration permitted at final product : 0.5% (expressed as acid)
• Other limitations and requirements : Prohibited in products for children under 3 years of age, except for shampoos.
• Use conditions and warnings that must appear on the label : Products for use Adults: "Do not use in children" For products aimed at children: "Do not use in children under three years of age (except shampoo)"

ASEAN

• Field of application and/or use : (a) Rinse-off hair products (b) Other products except body lotion, eye shadow, mascara, eyeliner, lipstick, roll-on deodorant (c) Body lotion, eye shadow, mascara, eyeliner, lipstick, roll-on deodorant
• Maximum authorised concentration in the finished cosmetic product : (a) 3.0 % (b) 2.0% (c) 0.5%
• Other limitations and requirements : (a) (b) (c) Not to be used in preparations for children under 3 years of age. Not to be used in applications that may lead to exposure of the end-user’s lungs by inhalation. Not to be used in oral products. For purposes other than inhibiting the development of micro-organisms in the product. This purpose has to be apparent from the presentation of the product. These levels are inclusive of any use of salicylic acid. As a preservative, see Annex VI, Part 1, No 3
• Conditions of use and warning which must be printed on the labels : (a) (b) (c) Not to be used for children under three years of age
• Solely for products which might be used for children
• Maximum authorised concentration in the finished cosmetic product : Salicylic acid: 0,5 % (acid) Salicylic acid salts: 0,5 % (acid)
• Other limitations and requirements : 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.
• Conditions of use and warning which must be printed on the labels : Salicylic acid: Not to be used for children under 3 years of age Salicylic acid salts: Not to be used for children under 3 years of age

European Union

• Maximum concentration in ready for use preparation : Salicylic acid: 0,5 % (acid) Salicylic acid salts: 0,5 % (acid)
• Other : Not to be used in products for children under 3 years of age, except for shampoos
• Wording of conditions of use and warnings : 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.

Restriction V/3 · SCCS opinion: Opinion concerning Salicylic Acid; OPINION ON salicylic acid (CAS 69-72-7) Submission I

Source: EU CosIng ingredient list

Reviewed by CIR: Amended Safety Assessment of Salicylic Acid and Salicylates as Used in Cosmetics

Source: US Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR)

Reviewed by CIR: Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Salicylic Acid, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Calcium Salicylate, C12-15 Alkyl Salicylate, Capryloyl Salicylic Acid, Hexyldodecyl Salicylate, Isocetyl Salicylate, Isodecyl Salicylate, Magnesium Salicylate, MEA-Salicylate, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Potassium Salicylate, Methyl Salicylate, Myristyl Salicylate, Sodium Salicylate, TEA-Salicylate, and Tridecyl Salicylate

Source: US Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR)