Is Dibutyloctyl Malate safe in cosmetics?
Dibutyloctyl Malate has a safety rating of "EXCELLENT" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
Dibutyloctyl Malate
INCI: DIBUTYLOCTYL MALATE
Dibutyloctyl Malate (CAS 399551-19-0) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Skin conditioning agent–emollient; plasticizer; solvent. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Skin conditioning agent–emollient; plasticizer; solvent
Safety Rating
EXCELLENT
Chemistry & Identifiers
IUPAC Name
4-(5-butyldodecan-5-yloxy)-3-hydroxy-4-oxobutanoate
InChIKey
HCLVXVIAGDXHTL-UHFFFAOYSA-M
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Permitted — CIR concluded safe in present practices of use and concentration (CIR Final Report, Sept 2012)
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Dibutyloctyl Malate.
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Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Plasticizer
Softener and conditioner
Solvent
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Dibutyloctyl Malate.
Chemical Function
Solvent
Softener and conditioner
Plasticizer
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dibutyloctyl Malate allowed in the EU?
Dibutyloctyl Malate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Dibutyloctyl Malate do in cosmetics?
Dibutyloctyl Malate functions as: Skin conditioning agent–emollient; plasticizer; solvent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 399551-19-0.
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