Salicylic Acid

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Salicylic Acid

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$5.00 - $1,139.50

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AHA-SAAC-01

HS Code:

2918215000

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Description: Organic beta hydroxy acid (chemical name: 2-hydroxybenzoic acid), occurs naturally in various plants. Fine, white powder, odorless. USP grade. Partially soluble in alcohol, only slightly soluble in water (<1%), pH Value: 2.4. Melting Point: 159oC (318oF). CAS # 69-72-7.

INCI Name: Salicylic acid.

Properties: Proven anti-acne agent due to antiseptic properties, very effective keratolytic agent (exfoliant within skin pores) used for peelings, anti-dandruff, anti-psoriatic, anti-seborrheic & anti-warts treatments.

Use: Final concentration dependent on indication: acne 0.5 - 3%, dandruff 1-3%, warts/corns 5 – 25%.

Application: Peeling lotions, anti-warts-ointments, anti-acne gels / lotions, anti-dandruff shampoos. Note: salicylic acid products may sting on the skin.

Precautions: To avoid excess peeling/irritation of the skin be careful when using salicylic acid together with abrasive soaps or cleansers, alcohol-containing products, or other topical acne or peeling products (e.g. benzoyl peroxide, resorcinol, sulfur, tretinoin), soaps or cosmetics that dry the skin.

More Information: MSDS, Fact Sheet, Sample Recipe, Article

Used in Marketed Products:


Body Clear Body Wash, Salicylic Acid Acne Treatment	Cleansing Gel with Salicylic Acid	Salicylic Acid Shampoo
Brand: Neutrogena	Brand: Circadia	Brand: Dermatologic Cosmetic Laboratories

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