Salicylic Acid is a restricted active ingredient with a maximum usage rate of 2% in leave-on products and 3% in rinse-off products such as shampoos.
Salicylic Acid also known as BHA (beta hydroxy acid) may help to exfoliate the skin and decongest pores, smooth textural irregularities, and uneven skin tone.
Common Name: Salicylic acid, Beta hydroxy acid (BHA)
INCI: Salicylic acid
Appearance: White crystalline powder. 99% active
Aroma: Odourless
CAS NO: 69-72-7
Solubility:
Water: about 0.2% at 20oC, about 1.7% at 75oC (by adding about 5% of sodium phosphate or another neutral salt, the solubility of salicylic acid in water is increased to about 1.8%).
Alcohol (ethanol): about 14% in pure ethanol, about 0.5% in 20% ethanol.
Propylene glycol/propanediol 1,3: about 3-6%.
Glycerin: about 1.6%.
Octyldodecanol: about 15-20%
Important: Wear a mask, eye protection, and gloves when working with pure salicylic acid.
Colour change: In some situations, metal ions (specifically iron) and ingredients in your formula may react with the salicylic acid to leave a slightly pink tone to your formulation.
pH: 2.4
Recommended usage level: 0.5-2%
Note: Salicylic acid, shouldn’t be used in products for children & babies.
Applications:
· Peels and exfoliant products (max. 2%)
· Anti-acne products (max. 2%)
· Products for oily, acne and/or blemished skin (max. 2%)
· Anti-dandruff products -rinse off (max 3%),
Properties:
· Ability to cause skin cells to slough off
· Helps to facilitate new skin cell growth
· Help unclog pores
Recommended concentration For Cosmetic Applications:
· Leave on product and rinse off skin care product: 0.05 – 2.0%
· Rinse off hair care product: 0.1 – 3.0%
Always measure the pH value of your formulation after adding salicylic acid, as salicylic acid can significantly lower the pH of your formula. A pH lower than 3.5 should be avoided as skin irritations can occur.
SAFE WORKING: Eye protection should be worn when using this material as it is an eye irritant. If the eyes are splashed they should be rinsed with plenty of water to dilute the impact of the acid. Avoid breathing in the vapours as they can also be irritating to mucous membranes, we do advise using this in a well-ventilated space. The material is also corrosive so please avoid direct contact with the skin and again, if splashed, rinse well with water.
Prior to use: Customers should always refer to the Material Safety Data Sheet / Specification Sheet OR the ingredients label as affixed to each product which is current at the time of supply of the product.
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