Is HEMA Maleate safe in cosmetics?
HEMA Maleate has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
HEMA Maleate
INCI: HEMA MALEATE
HEMA Maleate (CAS Not publicly assigned in CosIng) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Film forming. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Film forming
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Permitted — no CFR prohibition; not individually CIR-reviewed
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for HEMA Maleate.
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Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for HEMA Maleate.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is HEMA Maleate allowed in the EU?
HEMA Maleate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does HEMA Maleate do in cosmetics?
HEMA Maleate functions as: Film forming. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not publicly assigned in CosIng.
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