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Is Glycol Salicylate vegetarian?

Glycol Salicylate

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Glycol Salicylate is a synthetic ester of ethylene glycol and salicylic acid, used in cosmetics as a UV filter and in topical products for its mild analgesic properties.

Also known as 2-Hydroxyethyl salicylate
INCI name Glycol Salicylate
CAS number 87-28-5
EC number 201-737-2
CosIng ID 34142
Last reviewed 9 July 2026

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