benzyl salicylate

Benzyl salicylate is a thick liquid with a slight, pleasant odor. It is used as a fixative in perfumery. 

How can I avoid it? Skin contact with Benzyl salicylate s required for it to cause a rash. Discontinuation of exposure to products containing Benzyl salicylate should result in improvement and/or resolution of your dermatitis. By law, all products made in the US for topical use have the ingredients listed either on the product package or the box that contains it, so check the labeling of your skin care products for this ingredient. If there is no information ask your pharmacist or call the company directly. At work, request a material safety data sheet (MSDS) to help identify potential sources of exposure. 

Uses: 

• Detergents 

• Perfumes 

• Psoralens 

• Skin Care Products / Cosmetics