Isopropylbenzyl Salicylate
A cosmetic ingredient used as uv absorber in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
[4-(1-methylethyl)phenyl]methyl salicylate
What does it do?
Isopropylbenzyl Salicylate is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
-
Uv absorber
absorbs ultraviolet light, used in sunscreens and to protect formulations from UV degradation
EU regulatory status
Isopropylbenzyl Salicylate is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the European Union under Regulation 1223/2009. It is not subject to a specific Annex restriction at the time of writing.
Frequently asked questions
What is Isopropylbenzyl Salicylate?
Isopropylbenzyl Salicylate is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. [4-(1-methylethyl)phenyl]methyl salicylate
Is Isopropylbenzyl Salicylate allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Isopropylbenzyl Salicylate is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Isopropylbenzyl Salicylate do in cosmetic products?
Isopropylbenzyl Salicylate is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: uv absorber.
What is the CAS number of Isopropylbenzyl Salicylate?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Isopropylbenzyl Salicylate is 94134-93-7.
Related ingredients
Source: EU CosIng database (European Commission). This page is derived from public-sector information published by the European Commission. · Last updated: 15/10/2010