Details
- Publication date
- 11 March 2024
- Author
- Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS)
Description
SCCS members: U. Bernauer, L. Bodin, Q. Chaudhry, P.J. Coenraads (Chairperson), J. Ezendam, E. Gaffet, C. L. Galli, E. Panteri, V. Rogiers, Ch. Rousselle (Rapporteur), M. Stepnik, T. Vanhaecke, S. Wijnhoven
SCCS external experts: E. Benfentati, N. Cabaton, E. Corsini, A. Koutsodimou, H. Louro, W. Uter, N. von Goetz
Contact: SANTE-SCCS
ec [dot] europa [dot] eu (SANTE-SCCS[at]ec[dot]europa[dot]eu)
On request from: European Commission
SCCS Number: SCCS/1658/23
Adopted on: 28 February 2024
Conclusion of the opinion:
(1) In light of the data provided and taking under consideration the CMR Cat.2 classification (to be introduced in Annex VI to Reg. 1272/2008), does the SCCS consider Hexyl Salicylate safe when used up to the maximum concentrations provided in the dossier?
Based on the assessment of data provided and taking into consideration the concerns related to potential endocrine disrupting properties, the SCCS considers Hexyl Salicylate safe when used up to the maximum concentrations as provided in Table 1 of this Opinion.
| Product type, Body parts | Maximum concentration (% w/w) |
| Hydroalcoholic-based fragrances | 2 |
| All Rinse-off products | 0.5 |
| All Leave on products | 0.3 |
| Oral care (toothpaste and mouthwash) | 0.001 |
(2) Does the SCCS have any further scientific concerns with regard to the use of Hexyl Salicylate in cosmetic products?
The Applicant did not provide any specific scenarios for children applying cosmetic products on their skin (dermal exposure), nor were the differences between age categories in some exposure parameters (body weight, amount of the products applied, body surface, etc) taken into consideration. However, the SCCS notices that in view of the high MoS for adults, far above 100, the MoS will also be above 100 for children between 3 to 10, considering also the products categories used by children of these ages.
The SCCS mandates do not address environmental aspects. Therefore, this assessment did not cover the safety of Hexyl Salicylate for the environment.
Keywords:
SCCS, scientific advice, Hexyl Salicylate, CAS/EC No. 6259-76-3/228-408-6, Regulation 1223/2009
Opinion to be cited as:
SCCS (Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety), Scientific Opinion on Hexyl Salicylate (CAS/EC No. 6259-76-3/228-408-6), preliminary version of 26 October 2023, final version of 28 February 2024, SCCS/1658/23