What function does DIISOSTEARYL MALATE serve in cosmetics?

According to the EU CosIng inventory, DIISOSTEARYL MALATE carries the following function designation(s): SKIN CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING.

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DIISOSTEARYL MALATE

Bis(16-methylheptadecyl) malate

DIISOSTEARYL MALATE is listed in the EU CosIng inventory, but no direct annex records are linked on this page yet.

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Chemical identity and properties

PubChem 2D chemical structure for CAS 67763-18-2

CAS 67763-18-2CAS 81230-05-9PubChem CID 80276

Diisostearyl Malate

IUPAC name: bis(16-methylheptadecyl) 2-hydroxybutanedioate

Molecular formula: C40H78O5
Molecular weight: 639.0 g/mol
Exact mass: 638.58492558 Da
XLogP3: 16.4
Topological polar surface area: 72.8 Å²
Hydrogen-bond donors: 1
Hydrogen-bond acceptors: 5
Covalent units: 1
Defined stereocentres: 0

Also known as

Pelemol DISMCreaester IMHaimalate DISNeorex DSMDermol DISMBernel ester DISMSalacos 222Schercemol DISM ester

16 more reported names

DUB MDISAEC diisostearyl malateCorum 5015Bis(16-methylheptadecyl) malateQBS8A3XZGQButanedioic acid, hydroxy-, bis(16-methylheptadecyl) esterButanedioic acid, hydroxy-, diisooctadecyl esterBUTANEDIOIC ACID, 2-HYDROXY-, 1,4-DIISOOCTADECYL ESTERButanedioic acid, 2-hydroxy-, 1,4-bis(16-methylheptadecyl) esterRefChem:587942DIISOSTEARYL MALATE [INCI]682-151-8682-411-0EINECS 267-041-6UNII-QBS8A3XZGQC40H78O5

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External database identifiers

EPA DTXSID:DTXSID30867325
PubMed:18721211
PubMed:11380549

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Inventory details for DIISOSTEARYL MALATE

INCI name

DIISOSTEARYL MALATE

Description

Bis(16-methylheptadecyl) malate

Record provenance

Inventory reference: 75620
Imported identity: DIISOSTEARYL MALATE
Source update: 15/10/2010

European Commission CosIng source notes

Annex records for DIISOSTEARYL MALATE

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Key data

CAS

67763-18-2 / 81230-05-9

267-041-6

Restriction

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Function

SKIN CONDITIONING: Maintaining the skin in good condition.
SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT: Acting as lubricants on the skin surface providing the skin with a soft and smooth appearance.
SURFACTANT - CLEANSING: Wetting body surfaces, emulsifying or solubilizing oils, and suspending soil (generally, such ingredients contribute to the foaming and lathering properties of cleansing products).

Official EU ingredient-name evidence

The ingredient name exactly matches the official 2025 EU glossary of common ingredient names.

#8797 · DIISOSTEARYL MALATE

Ingredients with overlapping formulation functions

DIHYDROXYETHYL TALLOWAMINE OXIDEANTISTATIC, CLEANSING, HAIR CONDITIONING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SURFACT…

DIHYDROXYPROPYL N-METHYLLAURAMIDESURFACTANT - CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING

DIISOBUTYL SODIUM SULFOSUCCINATESKIN CONDITIONING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - FOAM BOOSTING, SURFACTANT - HYDROTROPE

DIISOCETYL DODECANEDIOATESKIN CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING

DIISOTRIDECYL LAUROYL GLUTAMATEEMULSION STABILISING, HUMECTANT, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING

DILAURETH-10 PHOSPHATESURFACTANT - CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING

DILAURETH-4 DIMONIUM CHLORIDEANTISTATIC, HAIR CONDITIONING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING

DILAURETH-4 PHOSPHATESURFACTANT - CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING

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ECHA CHEM / Information on chemicals PubChem PUG REST EU Safety Gate cosmetic product alerts ECHA CHEM US EPA CompTox Cosmetic Ingredient Review safety assessments FDA Global Substance Registration System ILO/WHO International Chemical Safety Cards Japan NITE-CHRIP NIOSH Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards OECD eChemPortal

How DIISOSTEARYL MALATE appears in the CosIng inventory

The CosIng inventory lists DIISOSTEARYL MALATE as a cosmetic ingredient and this page links it to 0 annex records. The inventory entry captures names and identifiers, while the annex records show where the substance is prohibited, restricted or positively listed in EU cosmetics law.

DIISOSTEARYL MALATE is also tagged with 3 cosmetic functions in the official data. Function labels describe intended use, but they do not replace regulatory review of linked annex records before formulation or labelling work.

Frequently asked questions

DIISOSTEARYL MALATE is listed in the EU CosIng ingredient inventory with no direct annex restriction records linked at this time. Absence of an annex link does not guarantee unrestricted use — always verify against the current official CosIng database before formulating.

According to the EU CosIng inventory, DIISOSTEARYL MALATE carries the following function designation(s):

CAS 67763-18-2 / 81230-05-9 may appear across multiple EU annex records. Viewing the CAS lookup page shows all Annex II–VI entries sharing this identifier, which is useful for identifying cross-annex regulatory status of the same chemical substance.

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Source note for DIISOSTEARYL MALATE

This page reproduces the CosIng inventory entry for DIISOSTEARYL MALATE from public European Commission cosmetic ingredient materials and shows linked identifiers even when no direct annex match is currently attached.

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