Diethylhexyl Malate

INCI: DIETHYLHEXYL MALATE

CAS Number
56235-92-8
Function
Skin-conditioning agent — emollient
Safety Rating
EXCELLENT

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted — CIR Expert Panel concluded safe (2012); FDA VCRP: 12 reported uses at 0.4–2%

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
adequate
Dermal Absorption
low
Sensitization
none

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Expert Verdict

Possible trace maleic acid impurity from manufacturing of malic acid precursor (below 500 ppm toxicological concern threshold).

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Concern Level: Low

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Diethylhexyl Malate safe in cosmetics?

Possible trace maleic acid impurity from manufacturing of malic acid precursor (below 500 ppm toxicological concern threshold). The EU classifies Diethylhexyl Malate as "permitted". Safety rating: EXCELLENT.

Is Diethylhexyl Malate allowed in the EU?

Diethylhexyl Malate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Diethylhexyl Malate do in cosmetics?

Diethylhexyl Malate functions as: Skin-conditioning agent — emollient. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 56235-92-8.

What is the Margin of Safety for Diethylhexyl 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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