Zinc Salicylate

Zinc Salicylate molecular structure
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: Zinc disalicylate, 16283-36-6, Zinc bis(2-hydroxybenzoate), Salicylic acid, Zinc salt
Synthetic
Preservative
Chemical Exfoliant
Not Clean
The CIR Expert Panel concluded that the following 27 zinc salts are safe in cosmetics in the present practices of use and concentration described in this safety assessment when formulated to be non-irritating...Zinc Salicylate...
Formula
C14H10O6Zn
Mol. Weight
339.60
CAS #
16283-36-6
Form
Liquid
State
Liquid
Functions
Antimicrobial
Keeps your product from growing bacteria, mold, or yeast. Without these, that jar of cream becomes a petri dish in about a week.
Fights Bacteria
Traditional Use
A modern complex combining zinc with salicylic acid, developed in the 20th century for acne-prone skin. Created to provide both zinc's barrier support and salicylate's exfoliating benefits.
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Caution
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
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 Status
USA✔ permitted
EU✔ permitted
JAPAN✔ permitted
CANADA✔ permitted
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Acne
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Caution
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed2 reviews →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
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Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR