Salicylic Acid 0.05 g

Generic for SALICYLIC ACID

LIQUIDTOPICALAmerican Consumer Products CorpNDC: 72197-015Updated: Mar 2026

Active Ingredient

SALICYLIC ACID — 0.05 g

Inactive Ingredients (Fillers)

⚠️ 3 ingredients flagged as common allergens

Alcohol

⚠️ Yes — Alcohol

Solvent/Preservative

FD&C Yellow No. 5

⚠️ Yes — Dye

Colorant

Propylene Glycol

⚠️ Yes — Propylene Glycol

Solvent/Humectant

Denatonium Benzoate

Bittering Agent

Dimethicone 20

Skin Protectant

Disodium Citrate Sesquihydrate

Buffer

Dmdm Hydantoin

Preservative

Glycerin

Humectant/Solvent

Hamamelis Virginiana Top Water

Skin Conditioner

Polyethylene Glycol 1600

Ingredient	Purpose	Common Allergen?	Description
Alcohol	Solvent/Preservative	⚠️ Yes — Alcohol	Ethanol (ethyl alcohol) used as a solvent, preservative, or extraction agent. Present in many liquid formulations. May be relevant for patients avoiding alcohol for medical or religious reasons.
FD&C Yellow No. 5	Colorant	⚠️ Yes — Dye	A yellow azo dye. Common in asthma and aspirin-intolerant patients. One of the most frequently reported dye allergens.
Propylene Glycol	Solvent/Humectant	⚠️ Yes — Propylene Glycol	An organic compound used as a solvent and humectant. Can cause contact dermatitis in sensitive individuals.
Denatonium Benzoate	Bittering Agent	No	The most bitter compound known. Added to topical products (like nail-biting deterrents) and to prevent accidental ingestion of toxic products.
Dimethicone 20	Skin Protectant	No	A silicone-based polymer used as a skin protectant, emollient, and anti-foaming agent in topical formulations.
Disodium Citrate Sesquihydrate	Buffer	No	A sodium salt of citric acid used as a buffering agent to maintain pH stability in pharmaceutical solutions.
Dmdm Hydantoin	Preservative	No	A formaldehyde-releasing preservative used to prevent microbial growth. Can cause contact dermatitis in formaldehyde-sensitive individuals.
Glycerin	Humectant/Solvent	No	A sugar alcohol that attracts moisture. Used as a humectant, solvent, and sweetener in many oral and topical medications. Generally well tolerated.
Hamamelis Virginiana Top Water	Skin Conditioner	No	Witch hazel distillate, a plant-derived astringent used in topical formulations to soothe and tone the skin.
Polyethylene Glycol 1600	—	No	—