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CAS Nr.
119-36-8
Restricted as per EC regulation 1223/2009?
Expected to be restricted
Entries
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Other observations
– CMR substance Toxic for Reproduction (Category 2)
– Weak skin sensitizer and eye irritant
| Date of update | Deadline | Content of update | Reference | Source | Obelis articles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/02/2022 | 17/12/2022 | Methyl Salicylate has been added to proposal of Omnibus V. Expected to be added to Annex III to the EU Cosmetics Regulation and restricted as of December 17, 2022 as follow: (a) Up to 0.06% in leave-on skin products (except face makeup, spray/aerosol body lotion, spray/aerosol deodorant, and hydroalcoholic-based fragrances) and leave-on hair products (except spray/aerosol products); (b) Up to 0.05% in face makeup (except lip products, eye makeup, and makeup remover); (c) Up to 0.002% in eye makeup and makeup remover; (d) Up to 0.009% in leave-on hair products spray/aerosol; (e) Up to 0.003% in deodorant spray/aerosol; (f) Up to 0.4% in body lotion spray/aerosol; (g) Up to 0.06% in rinse-off skin products (except hand wash) and rinse-off hair products; (h) Up to 0.6% in hand wash, hydroalcoholic-based fragrances, and mouthwash intended for children above 10 years of age and adults; (i) Up to 0.03% in lip products; (j) Up to 2.52% in toothpaste; (k) Up to 0.1% in mouthwash intended for children aged 6-10 years; (l) Up to 0.65% in mouth spray. Furthermore, cosmetic products for children under six years cannot contain Methyl Salicylate; the only exception is toothpaste. | WTO Notification G/TBT/N/EU/869 | WTO | Omnibus V draft notified to the WTO: upcoming restrictions |
| 24-25/06/2021 | N/A | Methyl salicylate is expected to be classified as CMR substance Toxic for Reproduction of Category 2, thus in this opinion, the SCCS suggests the maximum safe concentration of Methyl salicylate to be used in several cosmetics products: (1) Hydroalcoholic-based fragrances: 0.600% (2) Rinse-off skin & hair products (except hand wash products): 0.060% (3) Hand wash products: 0.600% (4) Leave on skin & hair products (non aerosol): 0.060% (5) Face Make up products: 0.050% (6) Lipstick & lip balm: 0.030% (7) Eye make up products & Make up remover: 0.002% (8) Toothpaste: 2.520% (9) Mouthwash (except if used by children below 10): 0.600% (10) Mouth spray: 0.650% (11) Deo spray: 0.003% (12) Hair products (spray/aerosol): 0.009% (13) Body Lotion Spray: 0.040%. TBC The use of Methyl salicylate is expected to be restricted in the EU Cosmetics Regulation according to the above limits. | SCCS Opinion 1633/21 | SCCS | SCCS meetings: Keep up with cosmetics news! |