Calcium Salicylate
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: Calcium disalicylate, 824-35-1, Benzoic acid, Calcium salt (2:1)
Synthetic
Preservative
Chemical Exfoliant
Not Clean
The Panel concluded that the following ingredients are safe in cosmetics in the present practices of use and concentration described in the safety assessment, when formulated to be non-irritating and non-sensitizing, which may be based on a quantitative risk assessment (QRA)...Calcium Salicylate...
Formula
C14H10CaO6
Mol. Weight
314.30
CAS #
824-35-1
Form
Powder
State
White crystalline solid; [Chem Service MSDS]
Functions
Preservative
Keeps your product from growing bacteria, mold, or yeast. Without these, that jar of cream becomes a petri dish in about a week.
Preserves Formula
Fights Bacteria
Reduces Inflammation
Prevents microbial growth
Traditional Use
Salicylic acid derivatives were studied in the 20th century for their exfoliating properties. The calcium salt form was developed as a milder alternative to free salicylic acid in skincare products.
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Caution
CIR Safety Findings
Not Phototoxic
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Concentration Guide
0.5%
0%1%
Reg. Limit
EU regulatory limit: 0.5%. Not to be used for children under 3 years of age (2) Source: EU Cosmetics Regulation (EC) 1223/2009, Annex V (Preservatives), Entry 3.
Regulatory Agencies
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Acne
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Caution
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed2 reviews →
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Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR