Allowed in EU

Dioctyldodecyl Malate

A cosmetic ingredient used as skin conditioning in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.

What is it?

Di-(2-Octyldodecyl) 2-hydroxybutanedioate

What does it do?

Dioctyldodecyl Malate is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:

EU regulatory status

Dioctyldodecyl Malate is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the European Union under Regulation 1223/2009. It is not subject to a specific Annex restriction at the time of writing.

Frequently asked questions

What is Dioctyldodecyl Malate?

Dioctyldodecyl Malate is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Di-(2-Octyldodecyl) 2-hydroxybutanedioate

Is Dioctyldodecyl Malate allowed in cosmetics in the EU?

Yes. Dioctyldodecyl Malate is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.

What does Dioctyldodecyl Malate do in cosmetic products?

Dioctyldodecyl Malate is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: skin conditioning.

What is the CAS number of Dioctyldodecyl Malate?

The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Dioctyldodecyl Malate is -.

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Source: EU CosIng database (European Commission). This page is derived from public-sector information published by the European Commission. · Last updated: 15/10/2010