Film Former

MALEIC ANHYDRIDE

CAS 108-31-6

29

Safety score · 0–100

Caution

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

About

Maleic Anhydride is a cosmetic ingredient. Exercise caution due to limited available safety data.

Maleic Anhydride is a film-forming ingredient that creates a thin, breathable layer on skin or hair for protection and smoothness.

Function

FILM FORMING

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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