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Mea-Salicylate

A cosmetic ingredient used as preservative in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.

What is it?

Salicylic acid, compound with 2-aminoethanol (1:1)

What does it do?

Mea-Salicylate is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:

  • Preservative

    prevents microbial growth in cosmetic products, extending shelf life and protecting users

EU regulatory status

This ingredient is restricted in the European Union.

Mea-Salicylate is listed under Annex III of EU Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009 (entry 61V). It is permitted only under specific conditions, concentration limits, or in particular product types.

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Frequently asked questions

What is Mea-Salicylate?

Mea-Salicylate is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Salicylic acid, compound with 2-aminoethanol (1:1)

Is Mea-Salicylate allowed in cosmetics in the EU?

Only with restrictions. Mea-Salicylate is permitted in EU cosmetics only under specific conditions defined in Annex III of Regulation 1223/2009.

What does Mea-Salicylate do in cosmetic products?

Mea-Salicylate is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: preservative.

What is the CAS number of Mea-Salicylate?

The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Mea-Salicylate is 59866-70-5.

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Source: EU CosIng database (European Commission). This page is derived from public-sector information published by the European Commission. · Last updated: 11/08/2020