Amended Safety Assessment of Salicylic Acid and Salicylates as Used in Cosmetics.

What was studied

Panel judged assessed salicylates safe when formulated to be nonirritating and nonsensitizing, potentially using quantitative risk assessment. Group safety review with ingredient and exposure limits. Does not transfer free salicylic acid acne efficacy or establish sunscreen activity for this ester.

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