Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Acute oral LD50 >5000 mg/kg (very low toxicity); not mutagenic in Ames test or micronucleus assay; not a dermal or ocular irritant at 100%; 28-day repeat-dose dermal study in rabbits showed no adverse effects.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Di-C12-13 Alkyl Malate safe in cosmetics?
Acute oral LD50 >5000 mg/kg (very low toxicity); not mutagenic in Ames test or micronucleus assay; not a dermal or ocular irritant at 100%; 28-day repeat-dose dermal study in rabbits showed no adverse effects. The EU classifies Di-C12-13 Alkyl Malate as "permitted". Safety rating: EXCELLENT.
Is Di-C12-13 Alkyl Malate allowed in the EU?
Di-C12-13 Alkyl Malate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Di-C12-13 Alkyl Malate do in cosmetics?
Di-C12-13 Alkyl Malate functions as: Skin-conditioning agent — emollient. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not assigned (mixture of diesters).
What is the Margin of Safety for Di-C12-13 Alkyl Malate?
adequate The Margin of Safety (MoS) is calculated using SCCS methodology. A MoS above 100 is generally considered safe. Use the MoS Calculator tool to calculate MoS for your specific formulation and product category.
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