TEA-Salicylate
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: Triethanolamine salicylate, TROLAMINE SALICYLATE, 2174-16-5, TEA salicylate, Neo heliopan ts, Neotan w, Arthricream
Plant-Derived
Sunscreen Filter
Preservative
Chemical Exfoliant
Not Clean
Salicylic acid, compound with 2,2',2''-nitrilotriethanol (1:1)
Solubility Soluble
Formula
C13H21NO6
Mol. Weight
287.31
CAS #
2174-16-5
Form
Liquid
Functions
Light Stabilizer
Preservative
Keeps your product from growing bacteria, mold, or yeast. Without these, that jar of cream becomes a petri dish in about a week.
Uv Filter
Blocks or absorbs UV rays to protect your skin from sun damage, dark spots, and premature aging.
Shields from UV damage
Traditional Use
A synthetic ingredient combining triethanolamine with salicylic acid (a natural compound derived from willow bark historically used for skin exfoliation). Developed as a pH-buffered form for use in exfoliating skincare products.
EWG
3
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Caution
Restricted By
CIR Safety Findings
Not an Irritant
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-assessed3 reviews →
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Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR