Is Diisobutyl Maleate safe in cosmetics?
Diisobutyl Maleate has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
Diisobutyl Maleate
Also known as: 2-Butenedioic acid (2Z)-, 1,4-bis(2-methylpropyl) ester, 2-Butenedioic acid (2Z)-, bis(2-methylpropyl) ester, 2-Butenedioic acid (Z)-, bis(2-methylpropyl) ester, Maleic acid, diisobutyl ester, EC No.: 238-102-4 (+2 more)
INCI: DIISOBUTYL MALEATE
Diisobutyl Maleate (CAS 14234-82-3) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Plasticizer and emollient; primarily used in industrial applications such as. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database. Same-CAS public records also appear in industrial chemical safety data.
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Function
Plasticizer and emollient; primarily used in industrial applications such as coatings and co-monomer synthesis with limited cosmetic application
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Chemistry & Identifiers
IUPAC Name
bis(2-methylpropyl) (Z)-but-2-enedioate
InChIKey
RSRICHZMFPHXLE-WAYWQWQTSA-N
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Not specifically regulated for cosmetics under 21 CFR
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Diisobutyl Maleate.
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ECHA REACH Registration
European Chemicals Agency REACH dossier and Substances of Very High Concern listing.
Registration Type
Intermediate
Tonnage Band
Intermediate use only
Substance Type
SUBSTANCE
SVHC Candidate
No
Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Plasticizer
Softener and conditioner
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Diisobutyl Maleate.
Known Synonyms
2-Butenedioic acid (2Z)-, 1,4-bis(2-methylpropyl) ester
2-Butenedioic acid (2Z)-, bis(2-methylpropyl) ester
2-Butenedioic acid (Z)-, bis(2-methylpropyl) ester
Maleic acid, diisobutyl ester
EC No.: 238-102-4
(Z)-2-Butenedioic acid bis(2-methylpropyl) ester
EINECS 238-102-4
Chemical Function
Softener and conditioner
Plasticizer
Australian Status
AICIS status: listed
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Diisobutyl Maleate allowed in the EU?
Diisobutyl Maleate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Diisobutyl Maleate do in cosmetics?
Diisobutyl Maleate functions as: Plasticizer and emollient; primarily used in industrial applications such as coatings and co-monomer synthesis with limited cosmetic application. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 14234-82-3.
Is Diisobutyl Maleate used outside cosmetics?
Diisobutyl Maleate also appears in industrial chemical safety data. The cross-vertical cards on this page render same-CAS public rows from the matched databases.
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