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 16, 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 16, 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 16, 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 16, 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.