| Chemical Properties |
CLEAR SLIGHTLY PINKISH LIQUID |
| Uses |
Benzyl Salicylate is an chemical compound commonly used in the cosmetic industry. Benzyl Salicylate is also found in essential oils from green tea and was shown to exhibit antioxidant and antimicrobia l activity. |
| Uses |
benzyl salicylate is a fragrance found naturally occurring in carnations and in certain members of the primrose family. Although it can be derived for cosmetic use from natural essential oils, such as jasmine oil, neroli, and ylang-ylang, it can also be synthetically manufactured. |
| Uses |
As fixer in perfumery; in sunscreen preparations. |
| General Description |
Colorless liquid. Melting point near room temperature (18-20°C). |
| Air & Water Reactions |
Slightly water soluble . |
| Reactivity Profile |
Benzyl salicylate may hydrolyze in aqueous acid or basic solutions. Benzyl salicylate can react with oxidizing materials. |
| Fire Hazard |
Flash point data for Benzyl salicylate are not available, but Benzyl salicylate is probably combustible. |
| Contact allergens |
Benzyl salicylate is used as fixer in perfumery and sunscreen preparations. As a (weak) perfume sensitizer, it has to be listed by name in cosmetic preparations in the EU. |
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