Maleic Anhydride

Maleic Anhydride is a cosmetic ingredient used as a film forming agent. It is used in 2 products in our dataset. It carries no restriction under the EU Cosmetics Regulation annexes. PubMed carries 245 studies of its skin or topical use.

INCI nameMALEIC ANHYDRIDE
FunctionFILM FORMING
CAS number108-31-6
EC number203-571-6
Prevalence2 products (0% of dataset)
Most used inNail
EU statusNo annex restriction
Scientific studies245 on PubMed (skin/cosmetic/topical)
Monthly searches3,600

Used in

Nail Care 100%

Frequently asked

What does Maleic Anhydride do in skincare?
Maleic Anhydride functions as a film forming agent in cosmetic formulas.
What products contain Maleic Anhydride?
It is most commonly found in Nail products, especially nail care (100% of its uses).

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