DIMETHYL ITACONATE
Safety score · 0–100
Caution
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
About
Dimethyl Itaconate is a cosmetic ingredient. Exercise caution due to limited available safety data.
Dimethyl Itaconate carries GHS hazard statements including H302 (harmful if swallowed), H314 (serious skin corrosion/burns), H315 (skin irritation), H317 (skin sensitisation), H319 (eye irritation), and H335 (respiratory irritation), with a Danger signal word. The itaconic acid diester structure is reactive and can act as a skin sensitiser and irritant, making it poorly suited for cosmetic skin applications.
Known concerns
- H314 — serious skin corrosion/burns
- H317 — skin sensitisation
- H302 — harmful if swallowed
- H315/H319/H335 — irritation
- Danger signal word
- Unsuitable for cosmetic skin use
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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