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Benzyl Salicylate

  • Esters
  • CAS 118-58-1

Benzyl Salicylate (CAS 118-58-1) appears in 2 of the 1,812 car-care products CarCareTruth tracks (as of June 2026). It is readily biodegradable.

Widely used fragrance ingredient. No GHS hazard classification at fragrance-level concentrations. May cause skin sensitization in some individuals at high concentrations; not classified H317 at typical fragrance use levels. IFRA restricted in some leave-on applications.

Benzyl salicylate is a widely used fragrance ester found in many cosmetic and household products. In automotive leather care products it contributes to the scent profile. It is one of the 26 EU-designated fragrance allergens and may be declared on EU product labels, though at typical trace concentrations in automotive products it does not trigger a mixture-level H317 skin sensitizer classification.

Health & environment profile

VOC
no
Prop 65 listed
no
Asthmagen
no
EPA Safer Choice
no
Aquatic toxicity
no
Biodegradable
yes
Bioaccumulative
no
Persistent
no
Ozone depleting
no
Microplastic
no
PFAS
no
Env. score
5/5
Purpose: Fragrance component; UV absorber at high concentrations

Common questions about Benzyl Salicylate

What is Benzyl Salicylate used for in car care?
Fragrance component; UV absorber at high concentrations
Is Benzyl Salicylate a VOC?
No. Benzyl Salicylate is not classified as a volatile organic compound (VOC).
Is Benzyl Salicylate on California's Proposition 65 list?
No. Benzyl Salicylate is not on California's Proposition 65 list.
Is Benzyl Salicylate biodegradable?
Yes. Benzyl Salicylate has a confirmed biodegradable profile.

2 products contain this

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Health and environment notes translate the manufacturer Safety Data Sheet, the GHS classification, and authoritative regulatory listings (California Prop 65, EPA). Not medical advice. They describe the ingredient itself; whether a hazard applies to a finished product depends on its concentration and how it's used.