BUTYLOCTYL SALICYLATE
Hair Conditioning Agent; Skin-Conditioning Agent - Miscellaneous; Solvent; SKIN CONDITIONING
Also listed as
SALICYLIC ACID, 2-BUTYLOCTYL ESTER; 2-BUTYLOCTYL ESTER SALICYLIC ACID
Given the incomplete information made available by companies and the government, EWG provides additional information on personal care product ingredients from the published scientific literature. The chart below indicates that research studies have found that exposure to this ingredient -- not the products containing it -- caused the indicated health effect(s) in the studies reviewed by Skin Deep researchers. Actual health risks, if any, will vary based on the level of exposure to the ingredient and individual susceptibility -- information not available in Skin Deep.
| This ingredient: | |
 | Cancer |
| Developmental/reproductive toxicity |
 | Violations, restrictions & warnings |
| Allergies/immunotoxicity |
| Contamination concerns |
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About BUTYLOCTYL SALICYLATE: Butyloctyl Salicylate is the organic compound.
BUTYLOCTYL SALICYLATE has reported used in the following product types: sunscreen: SPF greater than 30 (33); sunscreen: moisturizer (13); facial moisturizer/treatment (12); sunscreen: SPF 15-30 (11); baby sunscreen (4); anti-aging (3); moisturizer (2); sunscreen: makeup (1); oil controller (1); sunless tanning (1)
Violations, restrictions & warnings
| type of concern | product conditions | reference |
| Determined safe for use in cosmetics, subject to concentration or use limitations - Safe for use in cosmetics with some qualifications | Cosmetic Ingredient Review Assessments |
Data gaps
| type of concern | product conditions | reference |
| 1 studies in PubMed science library may include information on the toxicity of this chemical see search results -> | PubMed |
Government, industry, academic studies and classifications
| government/industry list/academic study | appears on list as | classification(s) |
| Cosmetic Ingredient Review Assessments | BUTYLOCTYL SALICYLATE | •Safe for use in cosmetics with some qualifications •Determined safe for use when formulated to avoid irritation •Safe when formulated to avoid increasing sun sensitivity or when directions for use include daily use of sun protection |
references
| government/industry list/academic study | reference |
| Cosmetic Ingredient Review Assessments | CIR (Cosmetic Ingredient Review). 2006. CIR Compendium, containing abstracts, discussions, and conclusions of CIR cosmetic ingredient safety assessments. Washington DC. |
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