An ester of salicylic acid used as an antistatic and skin-conditioning ingredient.
What it is
Tridecyl salicylate is the ester of salicylic acid and tridecyl alcohol (a C13 alcohol). CosIng lists it as an antistatic and skin-conditioning ingredient.
Where it is used
Found in creams, lotions and other skin care products.
Limits of interpretation
The INCI list shows which ingredients are present, not how much of each. Above 1%, ingredients are listed in descending order of weight; below 1% the order is free.
The INCI name does not show the structure of the tridecyl chain, which in commercial materials may be branched.
Functions
- Antistatic
- Preventing and/or reducing static electricity by neutralising electrical charge on surfaces.
- Skin conditioning
- Maintaining the skin in good condition.
EU regulation
This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.