Is Diisostearyl Malate safe in cosmetics?
Diisostearyl Malate has a safety rating of "EXCELLENT" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
Excellent
Emollient
Diisostearyl Malate
INCI: DIISOSTEARYL MALATE
Diisostearyl Malate (CAS 67763-90-0) is a cosmetic emollient functioning as emollient, skin-conditioning, pigment dispersant. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
emollient, skin-conditioning, pigment dispersant
Safety Rating
EXCELLENT
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
CIR: safe in cosmetics at present practices of use; branched-chain ester provides non-sticky emollient feel in lip gloss; pigment wetting properties improve color dispersion; no FDA restrictions for cosmetic use
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Diisostearyl Malate.
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Additional Ingredient Properties
5 property records from structured ingredient metadata.
comedogenicity_detail
{"comedogenicity_rating": "1", "irritancy_rating": "0", "skin_type_suitability": "all,dry,combination,normal", "acne_safe": "yes", "source": "Glossy ester"}
emulsion_hlb
{"hlb_required_as_emulsifier": "no", "hlb_required_of_oil_phase": "9-10", "co_emulsifier_pairs": "isosteareth_20,sorbitan_isostearate", "optimal_oil_phase_pct": "18-42", "optimal_water_phase_pct": "58-82", "droplet_size_range_um": "5-45", "creaming_resistance": "moderate", "coalescence_resistance": "excellent", "ostwald_ripening_resistance": "excellent", "freeze_thaw_stability": "good", "rheology_…
lipid
{"cas_number": "67763-18-2", "lipid_class": "ester", "botanical_source": "synthetic/derived", "plant_part": "derived", "extraction_method": "refined", "fatty_acid_profile_main_pct": "malic ester", "omega_classification": "saturated", "comedogenicity_rating_0_5": "1", "absorption_rate": "medium", "skin_feel": "rich", "spreadability": "excellent", "emollient_grade": "A_excellent", "primary_applicati…
sensory
{"silky": "medium", "smooth, glides easily": "smooth, rich", "dry-touch, non-greasy": "soft, conditioned", "instant": "moderate", "low": "medium", "w/o": "o/w", "very-high": "high", "no": "no", "yes": "no", "light-diffusing": "luminous", "1.40": "1.46", "transparent": "transparent", "colorless": "colorless", "excellent": "good", "light": "medium", "synthetic": "synthetic"}
uv_stability
{"uv_stable": "yes", "uv_degradation_rate": "stable", "photosensitizer": "no", "phototoxic": "no", "photoallergic": "no", "requires_uv_protection_packaging": "no", "color_change_uv": "no", "odor_change_uv": "no", "efficacy_loss_uv_pct": "0", "spf_contribution": "no", "uva_protection": "no", "uvb_protection": "no", "photostable_sunscreen": "no", "boost_spf_of_others": "no", "antioxidant_under_uv": …
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Diisostearyl Malate.
Regulatory Flags
cir-approved
lip-safe
emollient-ester
pigment-dispersant
lip-gloss
non-sticky
oral-safe
metabolizable-ester
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Diisostearyl Malate allowed in the EU?
Diisostearyl Malate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Diisostearyl Malate do in cosmetics?
Diisostearyl Malate functions as: emollient, skin-conditioning, pigment dispersant. It is classified as a Emollient in our database. CAS number: 67763-90-0.
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