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Surfactant

MALEATED SOYBEAN OIL GLYCERYL/OCTYLDODECANOL ESTERS

Updated
73

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

About

Soybean oil chemically modified with maleic anhydride and esterified with glycerin and octyldodecanol — a multi-functional solubilizer and emollient. Generally well-tolerated at cosmetic levels.

Function

SURFACTANT - SOLUBILIZING

Skin benefits

  • Solubilizing surfactant
  • Skin conditioning emollient
  • Hybrid functionality (cleansing + emollience)

Known concerns

  • Maleated derivative — potential maleic anhydride residual control
  • Soy origin may flag for soy-allergic
  • Limited cosmetic-specific safety literature

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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