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Medicines salicylic acidQuestion & answer

salicylic acid · Medicine question

Why must salicylic acid products be kept away from flames?

iatroX medicinesMedicine guide reviewed 21 August 2026

The answer

Answer

Wart solutions and gels contain flammable solvents, while paraffin-based ointment can make contaminated fabrics burn more readily.

Sources for this answer

Salicylic Acid Ointment BP — Current selected SmPCemc · Summary of Product Characteristics
Occlusal 26% w/w cutaneous solution — Current selected SmPCemc · Summary of Product Characteristics
Bazuka Extra Strength Treatment Gel — Current selected SmPC

emc · Summary of Product Characteristics

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