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BENZYL SALICYLATE

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Data: Limited

  • Other Concerns
  • Functions
  • About the Chemical
  • Synonyms

  • Use restrictions (moderate) and Endocrine disruption (low)

Cancer

Cancer concern is LOW

Developmental & Reproductive Toxicity

Developmental & reproductive toxicity concern is LOW

Allergies & Immunotoxicity

Allergies & immunotoxicity concern is HIGH

Products with this Ingredient

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shampoo179 products
conditioner159 products
hair treatment/serum125 products
fragrance for women122 products
moisturizer65 products
body wash/cleanser65 products
hair styling aide64 products
lipstick61 products
foundation59 products
fragrance for men55 products
facial moisturizer/treatment52 products
styling gel/lotion45 products
hair spray45 products
hand cream34 products
liquid hand soap34 products
facial cleanser33 products
body spray30 products
daily use with SPF30 products
mask28 products
concealer28 products
body firming lotion27 products
serums & essences27 products
exfoliant/scrub25 products
antiperspirant/deodorant23 products
bar soap22 products
lip gloss21 products
bronzer/highlighter21 products
bath oil/salts/soak18 products
lip balm17 products
body oil14 products
lip liner14 products
sunless tanning13 products
facial powder12 products
hair color and bleaching11 products
detangler10 products
blush10 products
antiperspirant/deodorant (men's)8 products
styling mousse/foam7 products
makeup primer7 products
toners/astringents7 products
6 products
lip plumper6 products
after shave5 products
shaving cream5 products
foot moisturizer5 products
bubble bath4 products
hand sanitizer4 products
CC cream4 products
baby lotion3 products
around-eye cream3 products
body powder3 products
BB cream3 products
setting powder/spray3 products
cuticle treatment2 products
diaper cream2 products
nail treatment2 products
hair relaxer2 products
after sun product2 products
recreational sunscreen2 products
foot cleansing2 products
anti-aging1 products
shaving cream (men's)1 products
baby shampoo1 products
hair-loss treatment1 products
polish remover1 products
damaged skin treatment1 products
muscle/joint soreness1 products
beard oil1 products

Allergies/immunotoxicity

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Concern Reference
Known human immune system toxicant or allergenSCCPNFP, 1999 "Opinion Concerning Fragrance Allergy In Consumers," Scientific Committee On Cosmetic Products And Non-Food Products. SCCNFP/0017/98 Final, December 1999.
Human [[system]] toxicant or allergen - strong evidenceEnvironmental Protection Agency (EPA) 2018. Safer Chemical Ingredients List (2018-02-28). Appears as: CAS: 118-58-1; List Name: Benzyl salicylate; TSCA Chemical Name: Benzoic acid, 2-hydroxy-, phenylmethyl ester
Limited evidence of [[system]] toxicity or allergiesEuropean Chemicals Agency (ECHA) 2018. GHS Data from ECHA Website. Appears as: chemical_names: Benzyl salicylate; benzyl 2-hydroxybenzoate; -; 2-hydroxybenzoic acid phenylmethyl ester; Benzoic acid, 2-hydroxy-, phenylmethyl ester; benzyl 2-hydroxybenzoaat; Benzyl 2-hydroxybenzoate; Benzyl 2-hydroxybenzoateBenzyl salicylate; BENZYL SALICILATE; B; cas_numbers: 118-58-1

Use restrictions

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Concern Reference
Recommended restricted in cosmetics - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Fragrance subject to restrictions: safe only within recommended use or concentration limitsn)IFRA 1/2020
Restricted in cosmetics - labeling requirement for allergensCosIng

Endocrine disruption

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Concern Reference
Benzyl salicylate demonstrated estrogenic activity by increasing the proliferation of breast cancer cells in vitro.Charles AK, Darbre PD 2009. Oestrogenic activity of benzyl salicylate, benzyl benzoate and butylphenylmethylpropional (Lilial) in MCF7 human breast cancer cells in vitro. J Appl Toxicol. 29(5): 422-34.

Ecotoxicology

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Concern Reference
Suspected to be an environmental toxinEnvironment Canada Domestic Substance List

Data gaps

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Concern Reference
49 studies in PubMed science library may include information on the toxicity of this chemicalNLM PubMed

Multiple, additive exposure sources

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Concern Reference
Designated as safe for general or specific, limited use in foodFDA Everything Added to Food

Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)

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Concern Reference
Classified as not expected to be potentially toxic or harmfulEnvironment Canada Domestic Substance List

Persistence and bioaccumulation

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Concern Reference
Not suspected to be persistentEnvironment Canada Domestic Substance List
Not suspected to be bioaccumulativeEnvironment Canada Domestic Substance List

Data Sources

  • SCCPNFP, 1999 "Opinion Concerning Fragrance Allergy In Consumers," Scientific Committee On Cosmetic Products And Non-Food Products. SCCNFP/0017/98 Final, December 1999.
  • Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) 2018. Safer Chemical Ingredients List (2018-02-28). Appears as: CAS: 118-58-1; List Name: Benzyl salicylate; TSCA Chemical Name: Benzoic acid, 2-hydroxy-, phenylmethyl ester
  • European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) 2018. GHS Data from ECHA Website. Appears as: chemical_names: Benzyl salicylate; benzyl 2-hydroxybenzoate; -; 2-hydroxybenzoic acid phenylmethyl ester; Benzoic acid, 2-hydroxy-, phenylmethyl ester; benzyl 2-hydroxybenzoaat; Benzyl 2-hydroxybenzoate; Benzyl 2-hydroxybenzoateBenzyl salicylate; BENZYL SALICILATE; B; cas_numbers: 118-58-1
  • IFRA 1/2020
  • European Commission. 2013. Cosing, the European Commission database with information on cosmetic substances and ingredients. Accessed on March 1, 2013 at http://ec.europa.eu/consumers/cosmetics/cosing/ .
  • Charles AK, Darbre PD 2009. Oestrogenic activity of benzyl salicylate, benzyl benzoate and butylphenylmethylpropional (Lilial) in MCF7 human breast cancer cells in vitro. J Appl Toxicol. 29(5): 422-34.
  • EC (Environment Canada). 2008. Domestic Substances List Categorization. Canadian Environmental Protection Act (CEPA) Environmental Registry.
  • NLM (National Library of Medicine). 2012. PubMed online scientific bibliography data. http://www.pubmed.gov.
  • FDA (U.S. Food and Drug Administration). 2008. EAFUS [Everything Added to Food]: A Food Additive Database. FDA Office of Food Safety and Applied Nutrition.

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