Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Very low irritancy (rated 0) and non-comedogenic (rated 0) per INCIDecoder assessment. Soy-derived, so soy allergy labeling may be warranted depending on jurisdiction. Maleic acid compounds based on soybean oil (Glycine max) components. Plant/synthetic origin. Provides excellent emolliency and skin-smoothing benefits. Used in notable commercial products including Sol de Janeiro Rio Radiance SPF 50 Body Oil
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Maleated Soybean Oil safe in cosmetics?
Very low irritancy (rated 0) and non-comedogenic (rated 0) per INCIDecoder assessment. Soy-derived, so soy allergy labeling may be warranted depending on jurisdiction. Maleic acid compounds based on soybean oil (Glycine max) components. Plant/synthetic origin. Provides excellent emolliency and skin-smoothing benefits. Used in notable commercial products including Sol de Janeiro Rio Radiance SPF 50 Body Oil The EU classifies Maleated Soybean Oil as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.
Is Maleated Soybean Oil allowed in the EU?
Maleated Soybean Oil EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Maleated Soybean Oil do in cosmetics?
Maleated Soybean Oil functions as: Emollient (softens and smoothens skin), skin conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 68648-66-8 (EC: 272-000-0).
What is the Margin of Safety for Maleated Soybean Oil?
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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