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
Not Clean
OriginSynthesized from salicylic acid, a beta hydroxy acid derived from willow bark or petroleum sources, combined with monoethanolamine. Produced through an esterification reaction between salicylic acid and monoethanolamine to form the salt compound.
Salicylic acid, compound with 2-aminoethanol (1:1)
Formula
C9H13NO4
Mol. Weight
199.20
CAS #
59866-70-5
Form
Liquid
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Acne
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Caution
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
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed3 reviews →
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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.
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