Ingredient
DIISOBUTYL MALEATE
Substance information
"Isobutyl" mostly refers to iso-butanol (2-methyl-1-propanol, i-butanol) as alcoholic component or generally a branched saturated hydrocarbon residue with 4 carbon atoms. Maleates (not to be confused with malates) are salts or esters of maleic acid (cis-butenedioic acid).
Function(s) of this ingredient in cosmetic products
PLASTICISER
Makes brittle materials soft or smooth
SKIN CONDITIONING
Maintains the skin in good condition
SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT
Softens and smoothens the skin
Belongs to the following substance groups
Regulating cosmetics
Cosmetics Ingredients are subject to regulation. Please note, different regulations may apply to cosmetic ingredients outside the EU.