Diethylhexyl Maleate

Diethylhexyl Maleate is a cosmetic ingredient used as a skin conditioning - emollient, skin conditioning agent. It is used in 15 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex).

INCI nameDIETHYLHEXYL MALEATE
FunctionSKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SKIN CONDITIONING
CAS number142-16-5
EC number205-524-5
Prevalence15 products (0.02% of dataset)
Most used inSkincare
EU statusRestricted (annex )
Monthly searches110

Used in

General Moisturizers 20%Leave-in Treatments 13.3%Conditioners 6.7%Day Moisturizers 6.7%Emulsions 6.7%Eye Moisturizers 6.7%

Frequently asked

What does Diethylhexyl Maleate do in skincare?
Diethylhexyl Maleate functions as a skin conditioning - emollient, skin conditioning agent in cosmetic formulas.
Is Diethylhexyl Maleate allowed in cosmetics?
Yes, but it is regulated in the EU — it appears in a Cosmetics Regulation annex with usage conditions.
What products contain Diethylhexyl Maleate?
It is most commonly found in Skincare products, especially general moisturizers (20% of its uses).

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