Watch-out database → Detailed ingredient information:
CAS Nr.
119-36-8
Restricted as per EC regulation 1223/2009?
Yes
Entries
III/324
Other observations
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| Date of update | Deadline | Content of update | Reference | Source | Obelis articles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16/01/2025 | 30/09/2025- 31/03/2026 | Methyl Salicylat will be added to Annex III of the UK cosmetics regulation. The conditions for its use are as follows: o Rinse-off skin products (except hand wash products) - 0.02% in products intended for children 0.5-1 years and 0.06% in products intended for children above 1 year and adults o Hand wash products - 0.02% in products intended for children 0.5-1 years and 0.6% in products intended for children above 1 year and adults o Leave-on skin products (except face makeup, spray/aerosol body lotion, spray/aerosol deodorant and hydroalcoholic-based fragrances) - 0.02% in products intended for children 0.5-1 years and 0.06% products intended for children above 1 year and adults o Hair products (non-aerosol) - 0.02% in products intended for children 0.5-1 years and 0.06% in products intended for children above 1 year and adults o Hair products (spray/aerosol) - 0,009 % o Face makeup (except lip products, eye makeup and makeup remover) - 0,05 % o Eye makeup and makeup remover - 0.002% o Lip products (including lipsticks and lip balms) - 0.02% in products intended for children 0.5-1 years and 0.03% in products intended for children above 1 year and adults o Deodorant spray/aerosol - 0.003% o Body lotion spray/aerosol - 0.04% o Hydroalcoholic-based fragrances - 0.6% o Toothpaste - 2.5% o Mouthwash: - Mouthwash intended for children aged 6–10 years - 0,1 % - Mouthwash intended for children above 10 years of age and adults - 0.4% | Notification on Amendments to Annex III of the UK Cosmetics Regulation | WTO | New methyl salicylate restrictions in cosmetics: differences between EU and UK |