ETHYLHEXYL SALICYLATE

Function
light stabilizer, uv absorber, uv filter
CAS
118-60-5
Comedogenic
0–0Fulton JE Jr, J Soc Cosmet Chem 40(6):321-333 (1989), Table I, as "Octyl salicylate"
Appears in
256 products in our catalogue

Classified as

  • chemical sunscreen
  • sunscreen

Definition

Ethylhexyl Salicylate is the ester of 2-ethylhexyl alcohol and salicylic acid. It conforms to the formula:

Chemical definition from CosIng, the EU cosmetic ingredient register.