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Trolamine salicylate (TEA-Salicylate)

Korean: 티이에이-살리실레이트 · CAS 2174-16-5 · Functions: light stabilizer, preservative, uv filter

KR South Korea (MFDS)

Approved UV filter MFDS restricted ingredients (UV filter)

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

EU European Union (CosIng)

Restricted Annex III/62

Maximum: (a) 2.5%

Conditions: Product type: (a) Leave-on products (b) Rinse-off products (a) (b) - Do not use with nitrosating systems - Minimum purity: 99% - Maximum secondary amine content: 0.5% (applies to raw materials) - Maximum nitrosamine content: 50 microgram/kg - Keep in nitrite-free containers

Source: EU CosIng — Annex III · 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

US United States (FDA)

Approved UV filter M020.10

Maximum: 12%

Conditions: FDA Final Order OTC000008-1 (issued Sept 11, 2026) removes this ingredient from the monograph for safety reasons, effective Sept 11, 2027 unless disputed.

Source: FDA OTC Monograph M020 (sunscreens) · checked Oct 16, 2026

This is a UV filter. In the U.S., sunscreens are regulated as over-the-counter drugs, so a filter must be on the FDA's list of permitted sunscreen actives to be used in a sunscreen sold there. Compare all filters on Sunscreen filters: Korea vs EU vs U.S.

Other markets

How Trolamine salicylate is treated in 7 more markets, from the overseas cosmetic regulation database compiled by Korea's MFDS. Always confirm with the regulator of that country before selling there.

MarketStatusConditions
CN ChinaRestricted MFDS summary (Korean): <사용제한성분> * 【제한】 적용 및 사용범위 : (a)씻어내지 않는 제품 (b)씻어내는 제품 * 【화장품 중 최대사용농도】 배합한도 (일반) : (a)총량 2.5% * 기타 제한조건 및 요구사항 : 니트로화 시스템과 함께 사용하지 않고,니트로아소민의 생성되지 않도록 하고,최저순도:99%원료중 2차 알킬아민의 최대함량은0.5%,제품중 최대함량은 50μg/kg이며 질산염이 없는 용기에 보존 <사용제한 방부제> * 【화장품 중 최대사용농도】 배합한도 (일반) : 총량 0.5%(산으로 계산) * 기타 제한조건 및 요구사항...
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 JapanRestricted 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 TaiwanRestricted 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,...
CA CanadaRestricted 【Restrictions】 Maximum Concentration Permitted : ≤ 12%
BR BrazilRestricted MFDS summary (Korean): <배합한도 : Trialkylamines and trialkanolamines and their salts> * Restrictions 【Field of application and/or use】 : (a) Products without rinse. (b) Other products. * 제한 【사용 범위】 : (a) 씻어내지 않는 제품 (b) 기타 제품 * Restrictions 【Maximum concentration permitted at final product】 : (a) 2.5% * 제한 【완제품에서 허용된...
AR ArgentinaRestricted MFDS summary (Korean): <배합한도 : Trialkylamines and trialkanolamines and their salts> * Restrictions 【Field of application and/or use】 : (a) Products without rinse. (b) Other products. * 제한 【사용 범위】 : (a) 씻어내지 않는 제품 (b) 기타 제품 * Restrictions 【Maximum concentration permitted at final product】 : (a) 2.5% * 제한 【완제품에서 허용된...

Source: MFDS cosmetic ingredient use restrictions — overseas regulations · checked Oct 16, 2026

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TEA-SALICYLATE 티이에이-살리실레이트 Trolamine salicylate

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.

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