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DIETHYLHEXYL MALEATE

CAS 142-16-5
75

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

About

Diethylhexyl Maleate is a cosmetic ingredient used in product formulations. Exercise caution due to limited available safety data.

Diethylhexyl maleate is a skin-conditioning ester derived from maleic acid and 2-ethylhexanol. It is not listed on EU cosmetic Annex restrictions. Maleic acid derivatives can occasionally be mild irritants but the 2-ethylhexyl moiety reduces irritation potential significantly. Overall considered a standard emollient ester with a favourable safety profile.

Skin benefits

  • Skin-conditioning emollient
  • Improves product spreadability and skin feel

Known concerns

  • May cause mild skin irritation in sensitive individuals

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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