Tridecyl Salicylate

AKA: Tridecyl 2-hydroxybenzoate, VYSOL, COSMACOL ESI, DERMOL TDSA, Benzoic acid, Tridecyl ester, 1-TRIDECANOL
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Synthetic
Skin Conditioner
Synthetic
Clean
OriginSynthesized from salicylic acid and tridecyl alcohol, both derived from petrochemical sources. Produced through esterification reaction between salicylic acid and tridecyl alcohol under catalytic conditions.
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)...Tridecyl Salicylate...
Formula
C20H32O3
Mol. Weight
320.50
CAS #
19666-16-1
Form
Liquid
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Sun Damage
Functions
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Reduces Static
Conditions Skin
Softens & Smooths
Reduces Flyaways
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory0 listings
🛡️Safety-assessed3 reviews →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
EWG
1
CIR
Insufficient
Pregnancy
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CIR Safety Findings
Not an Eye Irritant
2 studies / 2 not irritating (CIR 302 and 766)
Not a Skin Irritant
4 studies / 4 not irritating (CIR 302 and 766)
Not Phototoxic
Animal test found no phototoxicity in the CIR safety assessment (CIR 766)
Concentration Guide
Leave-on0.01%
Rinse-offNot reported
0%50%100%
CIR reported use · 2000 survey
Regulatory Status
USAunder review
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR