Korean: 헥실살리실레이트 · CAS 6259-76-3 · Functions: fragrance, perfuming
No specific rule on file.
Restricted Annex III/380
Maximum: (a) 2 % (b) 0,5 % (c) 0,3 % (d) 0,001 % (e) 0,001 % (f) 0,1 %
Conditions: Product type: (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 intended for children below 3 years of age) (d) Toothpaste (e) Mouthwash (f) Shower gel/bath products, hand wash, shampoo, hair conditioner, body, face and hand (skin) care products, lipstick/lip balm and fragrance products intended for children below 3 years of age Not to be used in preparations for children under 3 years of age, with the exception of (d) “Toothpaste” and (f).
Source: EU CosIng — Annex III · checked Oct 17, 2026
No specific rule on file. The FDA regulates few cosmetic ingredients by name; no rule does not mean approval.
HEXYL SALICYLATE 헥실살리실레이트
Information only, not medical advice. Rules change — always check the linked official source. If you are pregnant, have a skin condition or allergies, ask a dermatologist or pharmacist.
In the EU's CosIng records it is listed as “Restricted” (EU CosIng — Annex III). The maximum allowed is (a) 2% · (b) 0,5% · (c) 0,3% · (d) 0,001% · (e) 0,001% · (f) 0,1%. A restricted ingredient is allowed within the stated conditions.
We found no specific rule for it in Korea's MFDS records. That is not an approval or a safety statement.
We found no specific rule for it in the FDA's records. That is not an approval or a safety statement.
The EU's CosIng inventory lists its functions as: fragrance, perfuming.
Korea's MFDS standard Korean name is 헥실살리실레이트.
CAS 6259-76-3 (from official records).