Phenyl salicylate (Salol) home ICD10: L23.9

Phenyl salicylate (Salol)
Formule CAS
  118-55-8



Background
Phenyl salicylate (Salol) is a UV light absorber in creams, lotions, plastics, and suntan oil.

Synonyms
Phenyl salicylate
Salol
2-Hydroxybenzoic acid phenyl ester

Uses
Analgesic
Antipyretic and antirheumatic
Adhesives
Creams and lotions
Plastics
Polishes and waxes
Sunscreens

Cross-Reactions

Unusual Reactions

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Referenties
1. Hindson, C., Phenyl salicylate (Salol) in a lip salve. Contact Dermatitis, 1980. 6(3): p. 216.
2. Calnan, C.D., E. Cronin, and R.J. Rycroft, Allergy to phenyl salicylate. Contact Dermatitis, 1981. 7(4): p. 208-11.
3. Sonnex, T.S. and R.J. Rycroft, Dermatitis from phenyl salicylate in safety spectacle frames. Contact Dermatitis, 1986. 14(5): p. 268-70.
4. Fimiani, M., L. Casini, and S. Bocci, Contact dermatitis from phenyl salicylate in a galenic cream. Contact Dermatitis, 1990. 22(4): p. 239.
5. Nakagawa, M., K. Kawai, and K. Kawai, Cross-sensitivity between resorcinol, resorcinol monobenzoate and phenyl salicylate. Contact Dermatitis, 1992. 27(3): p. 199-200.


Author(s):
dr. Jan R. Mekkes. Dermatologist, Amsterdam UMC.

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