Description
Amyl Salicylate is an aromatic ester belonging to the salicylate family, formed by the condensation of salicylic acid with an amyl alcohol. Chemically it is classified among the esters of salicylic acid. It is also identified under the name AMYL SALICYLATE. The assigned technical functions are skin conditioning and perfuming. Skin conditioning agents are ingredients incorporated into formulations to modify the sensory properties of the product on the skin surface, while perfuming agents provide olfactory character to the finished product.
Under Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 on cosmetic products, this ingredient is listed in Annex III, reference 328, which corresponds to the list of substances subject to specific restrictions for use in cosmetic products placed on the market of the European Union. Regarding conditions of use, the literal provision states: "The presence of the substance shall be indicated in the list of ingredients referred to in Article 19(1), point (g), when its concentration exceeds: — 0,001 % in leave-on products — 0,01 % in rinse-off products." The ingredient is not classified as a CMR substance (carcinogenic, mutagenic or toxic for reproduction) under this regulatory entry. No additional mandatory labelling warnings are recorded beyond the obligation to declare it in the list of ingredients when the thresholds indicated are exceeded.
Ingredients with a perfuming function are incorporated into cosmetic formulations to give the finished product a characteristic olfactory profile. The information presented is for technical reference only and does not constitute a recommendation for use or an efficacy claim.