Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Limited published safety data. As a modified fatty acid derivative, irritancy potential is generally low. Standard patch testing recommended for new formulations. Produced by maleating (reacting with maleic anhydride) dehydrated castor oil fatty acids, which contain conjugated diene structures amenable to Diels-Alder reactions. The resulting product provides hard, glossy films with good adhesion properties
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Maleated Dehydro Castor Acids safe in cosmetics?
Limited published safety data. As a modified fatty acid derivative, irritancy potential is generally low. Standard patch testing recommended for new formulations. Produced by maleating (reacting with maleic anhydride) dehydrated castor oil fatty acids, which contain conjugated diene structures amenable to Diels-Alder reactions. The resulting product provides hard, glossy films with good adhesion properties The EU classifies Maleated Dehydro Castor Acids as "prohibited". Safety rating: MODERATE.
Is Maleated Dehydro Castor Acids allowed in the EU?
Maleated Dehydro Castor Acids EU regulatory status: prohibited. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Maleated Dehydro Castor Acids do in cosmetics?
Maleated Dehydro Castor Acids functions as: Film forming, hair fixative (inferred from chemistry - dehydrated castor oil fatty acids reacted with maleic anhydride via Diels-Alder reaction). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not widely published in standard databases; limited CosIng data available.
What is the Margin of Safety for Maleated Dehydro Castor Acids?
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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