Dibutyl Maleate/Hexadecene/Tetradecene Copolymer

INCI: DIBUTYL MALEATE/HEXADECENE/TETRADECENE COPOLYMER

CAS Number
Polymer — no single CAS assigned (monomers: 105-76-0 / 629-73-2 / 1120-36-1)
Function
Film forming, viscosity controlling, binding agent
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status restricted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted — no CFR restrictions; polymers generally exempt from premarket review

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
not established
Dermal Absorption
negligible
Sensitization
high

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Expert Verdict

Limited standalone safety data available. Residual monomer content (free dibutyl maleate) should be controlled to below detectable levels; polymer safety generally accepted under EU/US frameworks.

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Concern Level: Moderate

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dibutyl Maleate/Hexadecene/Tetradecene Copolymer safe in cosmetics?

Limited standalone safety data available. Residual monomer content (free dibutyl maleate) should be controlled to below detectable levels; polymer safety generally accepted under EU/US frameworks. The EU classifies Dibutyl Maleate/Hexadecene/Tetradecene Copolymer as "restricted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Dibutyl Maleate/Hexadecene/Tetradecene Copolymer allowed in the EU?

Dibutyl Maleate/Hexadecene/Tetradecene Copolymer EU regulatory status: restricted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Dibutyl Maleate/Hexadecene/Tetradecene Copolymer do in cosmetics?

Dibutyl Maleate/Hexadecene/Tetradecene Copolymer functions as: Film forming, viscosity controlling, binding agent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Polymer — no single CAS assigned (monomers: 105-76-0 / 629-73-2 / 1120-36-1).

What is the Margin of Safety for Dibutyl Maleate/Hexadecene/Tetradecene Copolymer?

not established 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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