TROLAMINE SALICYLATE

TROLAMINE SALICYLATE

Other Names: TEA salicylate, triethanolamine salicylate

What it is: Trolamine salicylate is a compound derived from triethanolamine and salicylic acid. In addition to being a UV filter, it is commonly used as an active ingredient in over-the-counter topical products to help relieve mild to moderate muscle and joint pain.

Mode of usage pertaining to the discussion below: Topical application in cosmetics and personal care products.

Safety in special situations:

Pregnancy Women
Not recommended for use by pregnant women
Nursing Mother
Not recommended for use by nursing mothers
Babies under 2 years
Not recommended for babies
Childrens
Not recommended for children
Cancer Free
Not recommended for people with a history of/at risk of cancer

Notes:

  • Trolamine salicylate has the potential for systemic absorption, which may lead to salicylism in excessive or prolonged use.
  • Trolamine Salicylate has potential toxicity when inhaled. Therefore, it is best to avoid products containing this ingredient that may pose an inhalation risk.

Environmental and Ecological Concerns:

Vegan
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Synthetic Origin
Synthetic Icon
Biodegradable
Not readily biodegradable icon
Ecotoxicity
Non Ecotoxic Icon

Note:

  • You may need to look at the exact product claim to know if a vegan version was used.
  • You may need to check the exact product label to know if a naturally derived ingredient was used.

Attributes:

Comedogenicity
Not listed as an ingredient to be comedogenic based on currently available data
acne prone skin
Not listed as an ingredient to be avoided by people with acne prone skin based on currently available data
sensitive skin
Non Ecotoxic Icon

Notes:

  • Trolamine Salicylate is classified as a potential skin sensitizer.

Safety Profile (Based on regional guidelines):

European Union – CIR Safe to use, as per current practice
European Union – SCCS Data unavailable
US FDA Listed as Non-GRASE (Not generally recognized as safe and effective) Category II
ASEAN guidelines Safe to use, as per current practice

Conclusionconclusion
It is best to limit the usage of Trolamine Salicylate due to the ambiguity of available data.

Referencesbook

  1. https://online.personalcarecouncil.org
  2. https://www.accessdata.fda.gov
  3. https://aseancosmetics.org
  4. https://europepmc.org
  5. https://european-union.europa.eu

Disclaimer: The above information is based on ongoing toxicology research at CHOSEN®’s R&D. We do our best to update the information as and when the latest studies are available. If you have any inputs regarding the above information, please email us at ingredients@chosenstore.in