Korean: 소듐살리실레이트 · Functions: denaturant, preservative
Restricted MFDS restricted ingredients
Conditions (official MFDS text, Korean):
* 배합한도 : <보존제>
∙ 살리실릭애씨드로서 0.5%
∙ 영유아용 제품류 또는 만 13세 이하 어린이가 사용할 수 있음을 특정하여 표시하는 제품에는 사용금지(다만, 샴푸는 제외)
<기타배합한도>
∙ 인체세정용 제품류에 살리실릭애씨드로서 2%
∙ 사용 후 씻어내는 두발용 제품류에 살리실릭애씨드로서 3%
∙ 영유아용 제품류 또는 만 13세 이하 어린이가 사용할 수 있음을 특정하여 표시하는 제품에는 사용금지(다만, 샴푸는 제외)
∙ 기능성화장품의 유효성분으로 사용하는 경우에 한하며 기타 제품에는 사용금지
Source: MFDS — cosmetic ingredient use restrictions · checked Oct 17, 2026
Restricted Annex III/98
Maximum: (a) 3.0% (b) 2.0% (c) 0.5%
Conditions: Product type: (a) Rinse-off hair products (b) Other products except body lotion, eye shadow, mascara, eyeliner, lipstick, roll-on deodorant (c) Body lotion, eye shadow, mascara, eyeliner, lipstick, roll-on deodorant (a) (b) (c) Not to be used in preparations for children under 3 years of age. Not to be used in applications that may lead to exposure of the end-user’s lungs by inhalation. Not to be used in oral products. For purposes other than inhibiting the development of micro-organisms in the product. This purpose has to be apparent from the presentation of the product. These levels are inclusive of any use of salicylic acid.
Required label warning: (a) (b) (c) Not to be used for children under 3 years of age* * Solely for products which might be used for children under 3 years of age.
Source: EU CosIng — Annex III · checked Oct 17, 2026
Approved preservative Annex V/3
Maximum: Salicylic acid: 0,5 % (acid) Salicylic acid salts: 0,5 % (acid)
Conditions: Salicylic acid: Not to be used in products for children under 3 years of age. Not to be used in oral products. Not to be used in applications that may lead to exposure of the end-user’s lungs by inhalation. Salicylic acid salts: Not to be used in products for children under 3 years of age, except for shampoos.
Required label warning: Salicylic acid: Not to be used for children under 3 years of age** **Solely for products which might be used for children under 3 years of age. Salicylic acid salts: Not to be used for children under 3 years of age*** ***Solely for products which might be used for children under 3 years of age and which remain in prolonged contact with the skin.
Source: EU CosIng — Annex V · checked Oct 17, 2026
No specific rule on file. The FDA regulates few cosmetic ingredients by name; no rule does not mean approval.
How Sodium Salicylate is treated in 6 more markets, from the overseas cosmetic regulation database compiled by Korea's MFDS. Always confirm with the regulator of that country before selling there.
| Market | Status | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| CN China | Restricted | MFDS summary (Korean): * 【화장품 중 최대사용농도】 배합한도 (일반) : 총량 0.5%(산으로 계산) * 기타 제한조건 및 요구사항 : 샴푸를 제외하고 3세 이하 아동이 사용하는 제품에 사용금지 * 라벨에 반드시 표기해야하는 사용조건과 주의사항 : 살리실산 함유 3세 이하 아동에게 사용금지 |
| AS ASEAN (10 countries) | Restricted | MFDS summary (Korean): <고시명 : Salicylic acid CAS No 69-72-7 (III/98)> * 【Restrictions】 Field of application and/or use : (a) Rinse-off hair products (b) Other products except body lotion, eye shadow, mascara, eyeliner, lipstick, roll-on deodorant (c) Body lotion, eye shadow, mascara, eyeliner, lipstick, roll-on... |
| JP Japan | Restricted | MFDS summary (Korean): * 【제품 타입 또는 목적 (types or intended purposes of cosmetics)】 : すべての化粧品(모든 화장품) * 【100g당 최대 배합량(Maximum amount of ingredient per 100 g)】 : 1.0 as total(合計量として1.0)(합계량으로 1.0 g) |
| TW Taiwan | Restricted | MFDS summary (Korean): ※ 未列於本表中之防腐劑成分，倘歐、美、日三國家地區政府已公告准用且有其限量管制規定者，我國亦依其限用標準准予使用。 倘前述三國家地區政府管理有差異時，則採其中限量規定方式最安全者。 ※ 本表所稱之口腔製劑，包含非藥用牙膏、漱口水類及美白牙齒類等化粧品。 * 단서조항 : ※ 未列於本表中之防腐劑成分，倘歐、美、日三國家地區政府已公告准用且有其限量管制規定者，我國亦依其限用標準准予使用。 倘前述三國家地區政府管理有差異時，則採其中限量規定方式最安全者。 ※ 本表所稱之口腔製劑，包含非藥用牙膏、漱口水類及美白牙齒類等化粧品。 ※ 본 표에 열거되지 않은 방부제 성분은 유럽, 미국,... |
| BR Brazil | Restricted | MFDS summary (Korean): * Restrictions 【Maximum concentration permitted at final product】 : 0.5% (expressed as acid) * 제한 【완제품에서 허용된 최대 농도】 : 0.5%(산으로서) * Restrictions 【Other limitations and requirements】 : Prohibited in products for children under 3 years of age, except for shampoos. * 제한 【기타 제한 및 요구조건】 : 3세 이하 어린이... |
| AR Argentina | Restricted | MFDS summary (Korean): * Restrictions 【Maximum concentration permitted at final product】 : 0.5% (expressed as acid) * 제한 【완제품에서 허용된 최대 농도】 : 0.5%(산으로서) * Restrictions 【Other limitations and requirements】 : Prohibited in products for children under 3 years of age, except for shampoos. * 제한 【기타 제한 및 요구조건】 : 3세 이하 어린이... |
Source: MFDS cosmetic ingredient use restrictions — overseas regulations · checked Oct 17, 2026
SODIUM SALICYLATE 소듐살리실레이트
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) 3.0% · (b) 2.0% · (c) 0.5%. The same records also list it as: Approved preservative. A restricted ingredient is allowed within the stated conditions.
In Korea's MFDS records it is listed as “Restricted” (MFDS — cosmetic ingredient use restrictions). A restricted ingredient is allowed within the stated conditions.
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: denaturant, preservative.
Korea's MFDS standard Korean name is 소듐살리실레이트.
14 products we checked list it, for example Amos Professional AMOS The Green Tea Shampoo Moisturizing 500 g, Amos Professional AMOS The Green Tea Shampoo Refresh 500 g, Amos Professional AMOS True Repair Shampoo 500 g.