Benzyl salicylate

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Where is Benzyl salicylate found?

Benzyl salicylate is a chemical compound most frequently used in cosmetics. It is also used as a solvent for synthetic musks and as a preservative in floral compositions such as Jasmine, Liliac, and Lily.

How can you avoid contact with Benzyl salicylate?

Avoid products that list any of the following names in the ingredients:

• 4-10-00-00157 (Beilstein Handbook Reference)
• AI3-00517
• BRN 2115365
• Benzoic acid, 2-hydroxy-, phenylmethyl ester
• Benzyl o-hydroxybenzoate
• Benzyl salicylate
• CCRIS 4749
• EINECS 204-262-9
• FEMA No. 2151
• NSC 6647
• Phenylmethyl 2-hydroxybenzoate
• Salicyclic acid, benzyl ester
• Salicylsaeurebenzylester

What are some products that may contain Benzyl salicylate?

A clinician's point of view.

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