Acids & Bases
Salicylic Acid
A beta-hydroxy acid used as the starting material for aspirin, a keratolytic agent in dermatological preparations, a preservative in food, and an anti-acne active in cosmetic formulations.
A beta-hydroxy acid used as the starting material for aspirin, a keratolytic agent in dermatological preparations, a preservative in food, and an anti-acne active in cosmetic formulations.
- CAS
- 69-72-7
- EC / EINECS
- 200-712-3
- Formula
- C7H6O3
- HS Code
- 291821
- Grades
- pharma (USP, Ph. Eur.), cosmetic grade (INCI), technical grade, sublimed grade
- Synonyms
- salicylic acid, 2-hydroxybenzoic acid, 69-72-7, INCI Salicylic Acid, ortho-hydroxybenzoic acid
Compliance
- · REACH-aligned supply
- · CLP-labelled
- · Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009