Sodium Salicylate

Sodium Salicylate molecular structurePubChem

2-5 year old preschoolers • Skin contact product

Check for Different Age (6 available)

Safe for preschoolers to use Sodium Salicylate?

✅
YES - Generally Safe
Danger Score: 2 (Lower is safer)
Quick Answer: Sodium Salicylate is generally considered safe for 2-5 year old children when used in topical products. Consider preschooler activity levels.

ℹ️General Overview

For preschoolers (ages 2–5), this ingredient is generally low risk when it's in a product made for skin and used only a little. Safety reviews and government assessments find low concern overall, but young children absorb more through skin so we stay cautious.

✅What to Do

Use products that are made for children or state safe topical use. Apply only a small amount to a small area. Don’t use on cuts, rashes or irritated skin. Don’t use often or over large areas. If your child is sick with a fever or viral infection, avoid salicylate products and check with your pediatrician first.

⚠️Warnings

Watch for skin redness, swelling, rash, or any unusual tiredness, vomiting, or breathing changes and stop use if these appear. The warnings and use limits come from industry safety reviews (Cosmetic Ingredient Review) and government assessments (Environment Canada), and some product programs restrict its use unless manufacturers provide safety data. If in doubt, ask your child’s doctor before use.

Confidence: HIGH

Are you holding the product?

Scan the full ingredient label and understand if it's safe for your child.

Scan the full label for free
Get instant analysis of all ingredients together

Safety Risk Labels

This ingredient has the following documented risks:

No Known Risk: Available safety reviews find no concerns above low for typical topical use. An industry safety panel judged it safe when kept within concentration limits and formulated to avoid irritation or increased sun sensitivity. A government assessment found it unlikely to cause organ harm and not likely to persist or build up in the environment or body. Peer-reviewed literature does not classify it as a human carcinogen. Some product-verification programs still require extra safety substantiation before allowing it in verified products.

Tap or hover over labels to see detailed risk information.

Alternative Names for Sodium Salicylate

This ingredient may also be listed as:

sodium salicylateKS-00000X7WSODIUM SALICYLATE (JP17/USP)CTK1G9387SODIUM SALICYLATE, P.A., 99.5%KBIO3_001820DTXSID5021708HMS2092G17TOX21_200411HY-B0167ASODIUM SALICYLATE, PURISS. P.A., REAG. PH. EUR., 99.5-101.0% (CALC. TO THE DRIED SUBSTANCE)

Always check ingredient labels carefully, as ingredients may be listed under different names.

Products Containing Sodium Salicylate

This ingredient is found in the following products:

This list shows products that contain Sodium Salicylate or its alternative names.

Common Questions About Sodium Salicylate

Safe for preschoolers to use Sodium Salicylate?

Yes, Sodium Salicylate is generally considered safe for 2-5 year old children based on current research.

What are the no known risk risks of Sodium Salicylate for preschoolers?

No immediate health concerns found based on current research. Young children may be more sensitive to these effects.

What products contain Sodium Salicylate?

Sodium Salicylate is commonly found in skincare products, cosmetics, and topical applications. Always check ingredient labels before use.

Is this suitable for preschoolers to using products with Sodium Salicylate?

The appropriate age depends on the specific ingredient properties and concentration. This analysis is for 2-5 year old children. Use the age selector above to check other ages.

📱

Want to scan another product?

Use our camera scanner to analyze more ingredient labels

Scan Another Product