Skip to content

Other

BIS-(MALEIMIDOETHOXY) ETHANE

CAS 115597-84-7 Updated
20

Safety score · 0–100

Caution

Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.

About

A reactive bis-maleimide crosslinker. PubChem GHS lists skin, eye, and respiratory irritation; not appropriate as a leave-on cosmetic ingredient.

Function

BINDINGHAIR CONDITIONINGHAIR DYEINGHAIR FIXINGHAIR WAVING OR STRAIGHTENINGOXIDISINGSURFACE MODIFIERSKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS

Skin benefits

  • Specialty crosslinker only

Known concerns

  • Skin irritant (H315)
  • Serious eye irritant (H319)
  • Respiratory irritant (H335)
  • Reactive sensitiser
  • Not cosmetic-appropriate at significant exposure

References

EU

EU CosIng database

European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.

Related others

20
1-Butyl-3-(N-crotonoylsulphanilyl)urea
Other
 20
1-NAPHTHALENEACETIC ACID
Other
 20
2-Methyl-m-phenylene diisocyanate (Toluene 2,6-diisocyanate)
Other
 20
2-Nitro-9H-carbazole
Other
 20
3-Nitro-9H-carbazole
Other
 20
4,4'-Methylenedi-o-toluidine
Other
 20
4-Methyl-m-phenylene diisocyanate (Toluene 2,4-diisocyanate)
Other
 20
ACRYLIC ACID
Other

Check your shelf

Find BIS-(MALEIMIDOETHOXY) ETHANE in your products.

Scan any cosmetic product with LuxSense to see if it contains BIS-(MALEIMIDOETHOXY) ETHANE and get a full ingredient breakdown with safety scores.

This profile is for educational purposes and does not constitute medical advice. Regulatory status and scientific understanding evolve — always read the physical product label and consult a healthcare professional for personal concerns.