Dioctyldodecyl Malate

INCI: DIOCTYLDODECYL MALATE

CAS Number
63623-64-3
Function
Skin conditioning — emollient
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted — CIR reviewed in Dialkyl Malates safety assessment (IJT 2015); no reported cosmetic uses at time of assessment, but class conclusion supportive

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

CIR safety conclusion based on Dialkyl Malates class assessment with no reported uses at time of review; additional testing may be warranted if use concentration exceeds ranges tested for diisostearyl malate analogues.

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Concern Level: Low

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dioctyldodecyl Malate safe in cosmetics?

CIR safety conclusion based on Dialkyl Malates class assessment with no reported uses at time of review; additional testing may be warranted if use concentration exceeds ranges tested for diisostearyl malate analogues. The EU classifies Dioctyldodecyl Malate as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Dioctyldodecyl Malate allowed in the EU?

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

What does Dioctyldodecyl Malate do in cosmetics?

Dioctyldodecyl Malate functions as: Skin conditioning — emollient. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 63623-64-3.

What is the Margin of Safety for Dioctyldodecyl Malate?

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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