Is Maleated Dehydro Castor Acids safe in cosmetics?
Maleated Dehydro Castor Acids has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: prohibited. US status: permitted.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
Maleated Dehydro Castor Acids
INCI: MALEATED DEHYDRO CASTOR ACIDS
Maleated Dehydro Castor Acids (CAS Not widely published in standard databases; limited CosIng data available) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Film forming, hair fixative (inferred from chemistry - dehydrated castor oil. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: prohibited. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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CAS Number
Not widely published in standard databases; limited CosIng data available
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Function
Film forming, hair fixative (inferred from chemistry - dehydrated castor oil fatty acids reacted with maleic anhydride via Diels-Alder reaction)
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
prohibited
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Allowed under general cosmetic ingredient provisions. No specific prohibition
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Maleated Dehydro Castor Acids.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Maleated Dehydro Castor Acids allowed in the EU?
Maleated Dehydro Castor Acids EU regulatory status: prohibited. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Maleated Dehydro Castor Acids do in cosmetics?
Maleated Dehydro Castor Acids functions as: Film forming, hair fixative (inferred from chemistry - dehydrated castor oil fatty acids reacted with maleic anhydride via Diels-Alder reaction). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not widely published in standard databases; limited CosIng data available.
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