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DICAPRYLYL MALEATE.

Questionable CAS 2915-53-9 / SKIN CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SOLVENT

Dicaprylyl Maleate is an emollient that softens and smooths the skin, functioning as a skin conditioning agent. It helps maintain skin health and dissolves other ingredients within cosmetic formulations.

Summary

Emollient Skin Conditioning Solvent

Science

Mechanism of Action

This ester improves skin texture by imparting a soft feel and helping to keep the skin in good condition. Additionally, it serves as a solvent, aiding in the dispersion and stability of other cosmetic components.

Research

Clinical Evidence

Insufficient-data confidence
Effective range N/A
Optimal

N/A

Transparency

Dusting Analysis

Not commonly dusted

The Formula

Formulation

Solubility
Oil
Optimal pH N/A
0 7 14

Stability

It demonstrates instability when exposed to heat, acids, or bases, transposing into a fumaric-acid dialkyl ester under such conditions.

Conflicts

  • acids
  • bases
  • heat

Safety

Safety Profile

CIR Status
Safe as used
Sensitization risk High

While the CIR Expert Panel deemed its class safe, Dicaprylyl Maleate is recognized as an emerging allergen causing contact dermatitis, particularly when the material is aged. Clinical studies show strong positive reactions at 5% concentration.

Your Skin

Skin Compatibility

No Normal
Yes Dry
No Oily
No Sensitive
Irritancy Low
Comedogenicity Medium

Our Assessment

Verdict

Questionable

Despite its emollient properties, Dicaprylyl Maleate carries a notable risk of allergic contact dermatitis, especially with aged material, making its inclusion questionable for precision formulations.

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