Fragrance avoidance
Not a strong fit for fragrance avoidance because it carries Fragrance.
The ingredient itself is a fragrance-linked signal, so it is better treated as an avoid case when fragrance exposure is the main concern.
- beauty
- cleaning
- industrial
Hexyl salicylate
CAS 6259-76-3 · 70/100 · High conf.
Deodorizer · Flavouring and nutrient · Fragrance
Concern score
70/100High concern based on regulatory listings.
Well researched
Why it's flagged
Hexyl 2-hydroxybenzoate is restricted in cosmetic products under Annex III of the EU Cosmetics Regulation (EC) 1223/2009.
RestrictedEU EC — restricted
The score describes this ingredient's chemical identity — its hazard profile from published classifications and regulatory status — not the safety of any product it appears in.
Regulation
Restrictions first, then routine listings from published regulatory sources.
- commercial_presence
- consumer_product_presence
- cpdat_category:beauty|cleaning|industrial
- definition_level:complete
- definition_type:primary
- eu_annex:III
- eu_cosmetic_restricted
- ingredient_type:ingredient substance
- View source →restricted
EUEC
Annex III of EU Cosmetics Regulation (EC) 1223/2009: substances which cosmetic products must not contain except subject to the restrictions laid down. Product types: (a) Hydroalcoholic-based fragrances (except hydroalcoholic-based fragrances intended for children below 3 years of age) (b) All rinse-off products (except shower gel/bath products, hand wash, hair conditioner and shampoo intended for children below 3 years of age) (c) All leave-on products (except hair conditioner, body lotion, face cream, hand cream, lipstick/lip balm and fragrance products… Maximum concentration: (a) 2 % (b) 0,5 % (c) 0,3 % (d) 0,001 % (e) 0,001 % (f) 0,1 % Other conditions: Not to be used in preparations for children under 3 years of age, with the exception of (d) “Toothpaste” and (f).
USEPAcommercial use observedEPA CPDat observed this chemical in 200 composition records across product categories including Cleaning products and household care, Personal care, Cleaning and safety. EPA CPDat classifies this chemical for functional uses including Fragrance, Deodorizer, Flavouring and nutrient.
- EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 200 composition records across product categories including Cleaning products and household care, Personal care, Cleaning and safety. EPA CPDat classifies this chemical for functional uses including Fragrance, Deodorizer, Flavouring and nutrient.Source →
USFDAlisted in openFDA substanceopenFDA substance registry classifies this ingredient as chemical.
- openFDA substance registry classifies this ingredient as chemical.Source →
Evidence
No graded sources yet for Hexyl salicylate. We publish evidence only once a source is linked and reviewed — this ingredient is in the catalog, but has not been assessed.
Suitability
Context-specific fit derived from published classifications and the current ingredient evidence profile.
Avoid
Where it appears
Prevalence of Hexyl salicylate in our catalog (epa_cpdat).
Products
200
Brands
6
Cleaning products and household carePersonal careCleaning and safetyVehiclePesticides
Typical roles
DeodorizerFlavouring and nutrientFragrance
Found in these products
- Sanex men 0% deodorantSanex · Open Beauty FactsHigh
- Lait Solaire 50 FPS Haute protectionCien, Cien Sun · Open Beauty FactsHigh
- Mrs. Meyer's Clean Day Hand SoapMrs. Meyer'sHigh
- P20 Kids SPF50+ ZonnebrandcrèmeRiemann · BabyCritical
- Scentsy washer whiffsMinor
- Super LeavesATTITUDE · Hand SoapHigh
- Live Ultra Brights Steel SilverCONAXESS TRADE NORGE ASModerate
- Nourishing ShampooATTITUDE · ShampooHigh
- got2b Bomb'Art 107 Jaune Golden GirlSchwarzkopf · HairHigh
- Original eau de Cologne4711 · Non Food ProductsCritical
- Palette Salon Colors 8.5Henkel, Schwarzkopf · CheveuxCritical
