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Functions
- Antimicrobial
- Preventing and/or slowing down microbial growth.
- Preservative
- Exclusively or mainly intended to inhibit the development of micro-organisms in the cosmetic product. All authorised preservatives are substances in the positive list of Annex V to the Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009.
EU regulation
EU · Annex V, entry 3Salicylic acid and its salts
- Maximum concentration
- Salicylic acid: 0,5 % (acid) Salicylic acid salts: 0,5 % (acid)
- Conditions 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.
- As of
- 3 November 2026 · (EU) 2019/1966