2-alkoyloxyethyl hydrogen maleate, where alkoyl represents (by weight) 70 to 85 % unsaturated octadecoyl, 0.5 to 10 % saturated octadecoyl, and 2 to 18 % saturated hexadecoyl
Severity 4/10cosmetic ingredient
Is 2-alkoyloxyethyl hydrogen maleate, where alkoyl represents (by weight) 70 to 85 % unsaturated octadecoyl, 0.5 to 10 % saturated octadecoyl, and 2 to 18 % saturated hexadecoyl safe?
2-alkoyloxyethyl hydrogen maleate, where alkoyl represents (by weight) 70 to 85 % unsaturated octadecoyl, 0.5 to 10 % saturated octadecoyl, and 2 to 18 % saturated hexadecoyl carries moderate concerns worth knowing about (allergy risk, irritation, environmental impact).
Documented concerns
Allergy risk
4/10Classified by EU CLP Skin Sens. 1.
Irritation
4/10Classified by EU CLP Skin Irrit. 2; EU CLP Eye Dam. 1.
Environmental impact
4/10Classified by EU CLP Aquatic Acute 1/Aquatic Chronic 1.
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