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Hexyldodecyl Salicylate
AKA “Salicylic acid, 2-hexyldodecyl ester, UNII-0VQ276Y3EF, RefChem:146370, (+-)-HEXYLDODECYL SALICYLATE, HEXYLDODECYL SALICYLATE [INCI], HEXYLDODECYL SALICYLATE, (+/-)-Hexyldodecyl salicylate”
Synthetic
Ingredient Facts
Hexyldodecyl salicylate
AKA: Salicylic acid, 2-hexyldodecyl ester, UNII-0VQ276Y3EF, RefChem:146370, (+-)-HEXYLDODECYL SALICYLATE, HEXYLDODECYL SALICYLATE [INCI], (+/-)-Hexyldodecyl salicylate
Synthetic · Hair Conditioning · EWG: 4
Synthetic
Solvent
Skin Conditioner
Hair Care
Chemical Exfoliant
Synthetic
Clean
A lightweight conditioning agent that helps smooth and soften both skin and hair while improving product texture and performance.
Formula
C25H42O3
Mol. Weight
390.60
CAS #
220778-06-3
Form
Liquid
See origin →
Functions
Hair Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Solvent
Dissolves other ingredients so they distribute evenly in the formula. Often the invisible "base" everything else is mixed into.
Locks in moisture
Traditional Use
A synthetic ester developed as a fragrance ingredient and mild exfoliant in cosmetics. Created to provide both scent and gentle keratolytic properties in skincare.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Caution
EWG
4
CIR
Safe w/Qualifications
Pregnancy
Caution
CIR Safety Findings
Not an Irritant
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⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Salicylic Acid.
, 2006
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Amended Safety Assessment of Salicylic Acid and Salicylates as Used in Cosmetics
Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) Expert Panel
International Journal of Toxicology
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Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Salicylic Acid, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Calcium Salicylate, C12-15 Alkyl Salicylate, Capryloyl Salicylic Acid, Hexyldodecyl Salicylate, Isocetyl Salicylate, Iso
Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) Expert Panel
International Journal of Toxicology
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Safety Assessment of Capryloyl Salicylic Acid as Used in Cosmetics
Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) Expert Panel
International Journal of Toxicology
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Capryloyl Salicylic Acid
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Capryloyl Salicylic Acid (ester)
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Hexyldodecyl Salicylate
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Salicylic Acid
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Safety assessment of Salicylic Acid, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Calcium Salicylate, C12-15 Alkyl Salicylate, Capryloyl Salicylic Acid, Hexyldodecyl Salicy
Cosmetic Ingredient Review Expert Panel
International journal of toxicology, 2003
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Safety assessment of Salicylic Acid, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Calcium Salicylate, C12-15 Alkyl Salicylate, Capryloyl Salicylic Acid, Hexyldodecyl Salicy
Cosmetic Ingredient Review Expert Panel
International journal of toxicology, 2003
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Safety assessment of Salicylic Acid, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Calcium Salicylate, C12-15 Alkyl Salicylate, Capryloyl Salicylic Acid, Hexyldodecyl Salicy
Cosmetic Ingredient Review Expert Panel
International journal of toxicology, 2003
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Safety assessment of Salicylic Acid, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Calcium Salicylate, C12-15 Alkyl Salicylate, Capryloyl Salicylic Acid, Hexyldodecyl Salicy
Cosmetic Ingredient Review Expert Panel
International journal of toxicology, 2003
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Safety assessment of Salicylic Acid, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Calcium Salicylate, C12-15 Alkyl Salicylate, Capryloyl Salicylic Acid, Hexyldodecyl Salicy
Cosmetic Ingredient Review Expert Panel
International journal of toxicology, 2003
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Safety assessment of Salicylic Acid, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Calcium Salicylate, C12-15 Alkyl Salicylate, Capryloyl Salicylic Acid, Hexyldodecyl Salicy
Cosmetic Ingredient Review Expert Panel
International journal of toxicology, 2003
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Safety assessment of Salicylic Acid, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Calcium Salicylate, C12-15 Alkyl Salicylate, Capryloyl Salicylic Acid, Hexyldodecyl Salicy
Cosmetic Ingredient Review Expert Panel
International journal of toxicology, 2003
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Safety assessment of Salicylic Acid, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Calcium Salicylate, C12-15 Alkyl Salicylate, Capryloyl Salicylic Acid, Hexyldodecyl Salicy
Cosmetic Ingredient Review Expert Panel
International journal of toxicology, 2003
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Safety assessment of Salicylic Acid, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Calcium Salicylate, C12-15 Alkyl Salicylate, Capryloyl Salicylic Acid, Hexyldodecyl Salicy
Cosmetic Ingredient Review Expert Panel
International journal of toxicology, 2003
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Safety assessment of Salicylic Acid, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Calcium Salicylate, C12-15 Alkyl Salicylate, Capryloyl Salicylic Acid, Hexyldodecyl Salicy
Cosmetic Ingredient Review Expert Panel
International journal of toxicology, 2003
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Safety assessment of Salicylic Acid, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Calcium Salicylate, C12-15 Alkyl Salicylate, Capryloyl Salicylic Acid, Hexyldodecyl Salicy
Cosmetic Ingredient Review Expert Panel
International journal of toxicology, 2003
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Safety assessment of Salicylic Acid, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Calcium Salicylate, C12-15 Alkyl Salicylate, Capryloyl Salicylic Acid, Hexyldodecyl Salicy
Cosmetic Ingredient Review Expert Panel
International journal of toxicology, 2003
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Safety assessment of Salicylic Acid, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Calcium Salicylate, C12-15 Alkyl Salicylate, Capryloyl Salicylic Acid, Hexyldodecyl Salicy
Cosmetic Ingredient Review Expert Panel
International journal of toxicology, 2003
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Safety assessment of Salicylic Acid, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Calcium Salicylate, C12-15 Alkyl Salicylate, Capryloyl Salicylic Acid, Hexyldodecyl Salicy
Cosmetic Ingredient Review Expert Panel
International journal of toxicology, 2003
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Safety assessment of Salicylic Acid, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Calcium Salicylate, C12-15 Alkyl Salicylate, Capryloyl Salicylic Acid, Hexyldodecyl Salicy
Cosmetic Ingredient Review Expert Panel
International journal of toxicology, 2003
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Safety assessment of Salicylic Acid, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Calcium Salicylate, C12-15 Alkyl Salicylate, Capryloyl Salicylic Acid, Hexyldodecyl Salicy
Cosmetic Ingredient Review Expert Panel
International journal of toxicology, 2003
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Safety assessment of Salicylic Acid, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Calcium Salicylate, C12-15 Alkyl Salicylate, Capryloyl Salicylic Acid, Hexyldodecyl Salicy
Cosmetic Ingredient Review Expert Panel
International journal of toxicology, 2003
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Safety assessment of Salicylic Acid, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Calcium Salicylate, C12-15 Alkyl Salicylate, Capryloyl Salicylic Acid, Hexyldodecyl Salicy
Cosmetic Ingredient Review Expert Panel
International journal of toxicology, 2003
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Safety assessment of Salicylic Acid, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Calcium Salicylate, C12-15 Alkyl Salicylate, Capryloyl Salicylic Acid, Hexyldodecyl Salicy
Cosmetic Ingredient Review Expert Panel
International journal of toxicology, 2003
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Safety assessment of Salicylic Acid, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Calcium Salicylate, C12-15 Alkyl Salicylate, Capryloyl Salicylic Acid, Hexyldodecyl Salicy
Cosmetic Ingredient Review Expert Panel
International journal of toxicology, 2003
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Safety assessment of Salicylic Acid, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Calcium Salicylate, C12-15 Alkyl Salicylate, Capryloyl Salicylic Acid, Hexyldodecyl Salicy
Cosmetic Ingredient Review Expert Panel
International journal of toxicology, 2003
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Efficacy of a multitargeted, salicylic acid-based dermocosmetic cream compared to benzoyl peroxide 5% in Acne vulgaris: Results from a randomized stud
Dal Belo SE, Kanoun-Copy L, Lambert C, Cornillon C, Muller B et al.
Journal of cosmetic dermatology, 2024
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Capryloyl Salicylic Acid
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
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Salicylic Acid
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
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4-Aminosalicylic acid and its salts
Health Canada
Health Canada Cosmetic Ingredient Hotlist
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Acetylsalicylic acid
Health Canada
Health Canada Cosmetic Ingredient Hotlist
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Salicylic acid
Health Canada
Health Canada Cosmetic Ingredient Hotlist
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Amended Safety Assessment of Salicylic Acid and Salicylates as Used in Cosmetics.
Johnson W Jr, Zhu J, Bergfeld WF, Belsito DV, Hill RA et al.
International journal of toxicology, 2025
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Amended Safety Assessment of Salicylic Acid and Salicylates as Used in Cosmetics.
Johnson W Jr, Zhu J, Bergfeld WF, Belsito DV, Hill RA et al.
International journal of toxicology, 2025
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Amended Safety Assessment of Salicylic Acid and Salicylates as Used in Cosmetics.
Johnson W Jr, Zhu J, Bergfeld WF, Belsito DV, Hill RA et al.
International journal of toxicology, 2025
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Safety Assessment of Capryloyl Salicylic Acid as Used in Cosmetics.
Johnson W Jr, Bergfeld WF, Belsito DV, Klaassen CD, Liebler DC et al.
International journal of toxicology, 2024
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Identification of didecyldimethylammonium salts and salicylic acid as antimicrobial compounds in commercial fermented radish kimchi.
Li J, Chaytor JL, Findlay B, McMullen LM, Smith DC et al.
Journal of agricultural and food chemistry, 2015
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Identification of didecyldimethylammonium salts and salicylic acid as antimicrobial compounds in commercial fermented radish kimchi.
Li J, Chaytor JL, Findlay B, McMullen LM, Smith DC et al.
Journal of agricultural and food chemistry, 2015
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Identification of didecyldimethylammonium salts and salicylic acid as antimicrobial compounds in commercial fermented radish kimchi.
Li J, Chaytor JL, Findlay B, McMullen LM, Smith DC et al.
Journal of agricultural and food chemistry, 2015
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Identification of didecyldimethylammonium salts and salicylic acid as antimicrobial compounds in commercial fermented radish kimchi.
Li J, Chaytor JL, Findlay B, McMullen LM, Smith DC et al.
Journal of agricultural and food chemistry, 2015
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Topical azelaic acid, salicylic acid, nicotinamide, sulph...
Haibo Liu, Haiyan Yu, Jun Xia, Ling Liu, Guan J Liu, Hong Sang + 1 more
The Cochrane database of systematic reviews, 2020
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Topical azelaic acid, salicylic acid, nicotinamide, sulph...
Haibo Liu, Haiyan Yu, Jun Xia, Ling Liu, Guan J Liu, Hong Sang + 1 more
The Cochrane database of systematic reviews, 2020
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Topical azelaic acid, salicylic acid, nicotinamide, sulph...
Haibo Liu, Haiyan Yu, Jun Xia, Ling Liu, Guan J Liu, Hong Sang + 1 more
The Cochrane database of systematic reviews, 2020
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Topical azelaic acid, salicylic acid, nicotinamide, sulph...
Haibo Liu, Haiyan Yu, Jun Xia, Ling Liu, Guan J Liu, Hong Sang + 1 more
The Cochrane database of systematic reviews, 2020
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Topical azelaic acid, salicylic acid, nicotinamide, sulphur, zinc and fruit acid (alpha-hydroxy acid) for acne.
Liu H, Yu H, Xia J, Liu L, Liu GJ et al.
The Cochrane database of systematic reviews, 2020
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Impacts of Gum Arabic and Polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVP) with Salicylic Acid on Peach Fruit (Prunus persica) Shelf Life.
Taher MA, Lo'ay AA, Gouda M, Limam SA, Abdelkader MFM et al.
Molecules (Basel, Switzerland), 2022
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Verified Feb 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR