Bismuth subsalicylate
CAS 14882-18-9
EC 238-953-1
Formula C7H5BiO4
MW 362.09 g/mol
Salts & Minerals Pharmaceuticals & HealthcarePersonal Care & Cosmetics Preservation & Biocide
Description
Bismuth subsalicylate (CAS 14882-18-9) is an inorganic bismuth salt combining bismuth oxide with salicylic acid. Also known as stabisol or bismuthoxysalicylate, it carries no E-code designation and is used across pharmaceutical and personal care applications under various trade references including BISMUTH SALICYLATE.
In pharmaceutical formulations, bismuth subsalicylate acts as an antimicrobial by disrupting bacterial cell membranes and inhibiting enzyme activity, making it a functional active in gastrointestinal preparations. In personal care, it functions as a skin conditioner and preservative booster, where its biocidal action targets microbial contamination in topical products such as creams and ointments.
This material is supplied as a white powder meeting Ph.Eur. monograph standards and is compliant with REACH regulations for the European market. Procurement teams should confirm grade specifications against intended application, whether pharmaceutical or cosmetic. Standard packaging formats for B2B supply typically include multi-kilogram bags or drums. HS code: 2918215100.
In pharmaceutical formulations, bismuth subsalicylate acts as an antimicrobial by disrupting bacterial cell membranes and inhibiting enzyme activity, making it a functional active in gastrointestinal preparations. In personal care, it functions as a skin conditioner and preservative booster, where its biocidal action targets microbial contamination in topical products such as creams and ointments.
This material is supplied as a white powder meeting Ph.Eur. monograph standards and is compliant with REACH regulations for the European market. Procurement teams should confirm grade specifications against intended application, whether pharmaceutical or cosmetic. Standard packaging formats for B2B supply typically include multi-kilogram bags or drums. HS code: 2918215100.
Physical Properties
| Melting Point | >350 °C(lit.) |
| Density | 3.05[at 20℃] |
| Appearance | White or almost white powder. |
| Color | White |
| Odor | odorless |
| Form | Powder |
| Water Solubility | Practically insoluble in water, alcoholSoluble in acid and alkali. Insoluble in cold water, ethanol, diethyl ether and n-octanol. |
| Vapor Pressure | 0Pa at 20℃ |
| Log P | 0.11 at 25℃ |
Safety & Handling (Learn More)
Warning GHS09
H
H400H410
P
P273P391P501
Trade & Regulatory
| HS Code | 2918215100 |
| Storage Class | 11 - Combustible Solids |
| WGK (Germany) | 3 |
Other Names
BismukoteGastro-Cotepink bismuthBSSC07870stabisolPeptosil
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