murphyTEA-Salicylate
AKA: Triethanolamine salicylate, TROLAMINE SALICYLATE, 2174-16-5, TEA salicylate, Neo heliopan ts, Neotan w, Arthricream
Plant-Derived
Sunscreen Filter
Preservative
Not Clean
OriginDerived from salicylic acid, a compound originally found in willow bark and wintergreen plants. Synthesized through esterification of salicylic acid with triethanolamine to form the salt complex.
Salicylic acid, compound with 2,2',2''-nitrilotriethanol (1:1)
Solubility Soluble
Formula
C13H21NO6
Mol. Weight
287.31
CAS #
2174-16-5
Form
Liquid
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Acne
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Caution
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
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed3 reviews →
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EWG
3
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Caution
Restricted By
CIR Safety Findings
Mixed Skin Irritation Results
3 studies / 2 irritating / 1 not irritating (CIR 302 and 766)
Dermal Absorption 0.14–14.59%
5 results from animal / human tests in the CIR safety assessment (CIR 302)
Concentration Guide
0%50%100%
Reg. limit 0.5%
CIR's newest survey reports no concentration of use.
CIR · 2018 survey
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
Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR