| Description | : | Colourless Aromatic Liquid having a strong, persistent and characteristic Odour. |
| Purity (Content of Methyl Salicylate) | : | Minimum 99.0% |
| Refractive Index | : | 1.500 to 1.503 |
| Specific Gravity | : | 1.011 to 1.016 |
| Acidity | : | 0.2 mgKOH/g maximum |
| Uses | : | Its primary use is in sunscreens and other cosmetics to absorb UV-B rays from the sun, protecting the skin from damage |