murphyBenzyl Salicylate
AKA: 118-58-1, Benzyl 2-hydroxybenzoate, Benzyl o-hydroxybenzoate, Salicylic Acid Benzyl Ester, Salicylic acid, Benzyl ester, Phenylmethyl 2-hydroxybenzoate, Benzoic acid, Phenylmethyl ester, Salicylsaeurebenzylester, Salicyclic acid
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The Body Wash Discovery Collection
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Synthetic
Sunscreen Filter
Fragrance
Not Clean
OriginSynthesized from benzyl alcohol and salicylic acid or their derivatives through esterification reactions. Produced via chemical coupling of benzyl and salicylate compounds using catalysts in controlled synthesis.
The CIR Expert Panel concluded that Benzyl Salicylate is safe in cosmetics in the present practices of use and concentration described in this safety assessment when formulated to be non-irritating and non-sensitizing, which may be based on a quantitative risk assessment (QRA).
Solubility Slightly soluble (NTP, 1992)
Formula
C14H12O3
Mol. Weight
228.24
CAS #
118-58-1
Form
Liquid
State
Benzyl salicylate is a colorless liquid. Melting point near room temperature (18-20 °C). (NTP, 1992)
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Caution
Allergen Warning
⚠️ EU Fragrance Allergen
Functions
Perfuming
Added for scent. Can be natural or synthetic. Common irritant and allergen — one of the top reasons people react to products.
Uv Absorber
Blocks or absorbs UV rays to protect your skin from sun damage, dark spots, and premature aging.
Shields from UV damage
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper →
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed2 reviews →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Caution
Restricted By
CIR Safety Findings
Mixed Phototoxicity Results
Both phototoxic and non-phototoxic results in the CIR safety assessment (CIR 778)
Mixed Skin Irritation Results
12 studies / 4 irritating / 8 not irritating / reactions slight to mild / plus 2 case reports (CIR 778)
Mixed Eye Irritation Results
2 studies / 1 irritating / 1 not irritating / reactions mild (CIR 778)
Mixed Sensitization Results
20 studies / 9 sensitizing / 11 not sensitizing / plus 8 case reports (CIR 778)
Dermal Absorption 0.031–62.7%
3 lab (in vitro) studies in the CIR safety assessment (CIR 778)
Concentration Guide
Leave-on0.019–0.15%
Rinse-off0.0036–0.5%
0%50%100%
Reg. limit 3%
CIR reported use · report published 2019
EU regulatory limit: 3.0%. (a) 3.0% (b) 2.0%. Not to be used for children under three years of age (11) Source: EU Cosmetics Regulation (EC) 1223/2009, Annex III (Restricted Substances), Entry 98.
Regulatory Agencies
Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR