
Cosmetic active · Ingredients & raw materials
Salicylic acid
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Oil-soluble beta hydroxy acid used in acne face washes, toners, spot gels and anti-dandruff shampoos for pore clearing and exfoliation. Typical use is 0.5 to 2%, dissolved in glycols or alcohol. EU limits it to 2% in most products and 3% in rinse-off hair products (0.5% when used as a preservative), and not for children under 3 except shampoos.
Grade 2
- Cosmetic grade
- Pharma grade (IP/BP/USP)
Pack size 5
- 100 g pouch or jar
- 500 g pouch or jar
- 1 kg pack
- 5 kg pack
- 25 kg bag or drum
Spec
- INCI name
- Salicylic acid
- CAS number
- 69-72-7
- Appearance
- White crystalline powder or fine needles
- Assay
- 99.5% min
- Solubility
- Slightly soluble in water, soluble in alcohol and glycols
- Typical use level
- 0.5 to 2%
- Standard met
- Cosmetic grade or IP/BP/USP
- Shelf life
- 36 months
- Storage
- Cool, dry place away from light
- Usual minimum
- 0 kg
- HSN code
- 29182110
- GST
- 18%
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