MEA-Salicylate
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: Salicylic acid monoethanolamine, Salicylic acid, Compound with 2-aminoethanol (1:1), Monoethanolamine Salicylate, SALICYLIC ACID ETHANOLAMINE SALT, SALICYLIC ACID, 2-AMINOETHANOL SALT
Synthetic
Preservative
Chemical Exfoliant
Not Clean
Salicylic acid, compound with 2-aminoethanol (1:1)
Formula
C9H13NO4
Mol. Weight
199.20
CAS #
59866-70-5
Form
Liquid
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
Developed as a synthetic derivative combining salicylic acid with MEA (monoethanolamine). Created to provide acne-fighting and exfoliating benefits in a stabilized, water-soluble form suitable for skincare products.
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Caution
Restricted By
CIR Safety Findings
Not an Irritant
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Concentration Guide
3.0%
0%4%
Reg. Limit
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
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Acne
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Caution
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed3 reviews →
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Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR