Butyloctyl Salicylate
Salicylate Ester
Butyloctyl Salicylate is used as an emollient and solvent, often as a replacement for traditional UV filters. Due to structural similarities to certain salicylate UV filters (octisilate) and emerging research suggesting potential endocrine activity, it is classified as Use with Caution while additional safety data continue to emerge.
Why Oh Daisey rates it this way
Butyloctyl Salicylate is used as an emollient and solvent, often as a replacement for traditional UV filters. Due to structural similarities to certain salicylate UV filters (octisilate) and emerging research suggesting potential endocrine activity, it is classified as Use with Caution while additional safety data continue to emerge.
What it does
Emollient; Solvent
How to read this rating
This rating reflects the Oh Daisey ingredient standard and the evidence currently available for cosmetic use. Product safety can also depend on concentration, exposure route, formulation, manufacturing quality, and individual sensitivity.
Sources
Found in Approved Products
This ingredient appears in 2 Oh Daisey Approved Products.
