Excellent Emollient

Diisostearyl Malate

INCI: DIISOSTEARYL MALATE

CAS Number
67763-90-0
Function
emollient, skin-conditioning, pigment dispersant
Safety Rating
EXCELLENT

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes CIR: safe in cosmetics at present practices of use; branched-chain ester provides non-sticky emollient feel in lip gloss; pigment wetting properties improve color dispersion; no FDA restrictions for cosmetic use

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
adequate
Dermal Absorption
moderate
Sensitization
low

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Expert Verdict

Branched-chain diester emollient providing non-sticky, comfortable feel in lip gloss formulations with dual function as emollient conditioning and pigment wetting agent. CIR confirms safety at cosmetic concentrations; metabolizable ester chemistry yields normal metabolic intermediates with no regulatory restrictions.

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Concern Level: None

Regulatory Flags

cir-approved lip-safe emollient-ester pigment-dispersant lip-gloss non-sticky oral-safe metabolizable-ester

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Diisostearyl Malate safe in cosmetics?

Branched-chain diester emollient providing non-sticky, comfortable feel in lip gloss formulations with dual function as emollient conditioning and pigment wetting agent. CIR confirms safety at cosmetic concentrations; metabolizable ester chemistry yields normal metabolic intermediates with no regulatory restrictions. The EU classifies Diisostearyl Malate as "permitted". Safety rating: EXCELLENT.

Is Diisostearyl Malate allowed in the EU?

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

What does Diisostearyl Malate do in cosmetics?

Diisostearyl Malate functions as: emollient, skin-conditioning, pigment dispersant. It is classified as a Emollient in our database. CAS number: 67763-90-0.

What is the Margin of Safety for Diisostearyl 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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