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BIS-(MALEIMIDOETHOXY) ETHANE

CAS 115597-84-7
20

Safety score · 0–100

Caution

Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.

A reactive bis-maleimide crosslinker. PubChem GHS lists skin, eye, and respiratory irritation; not appropriate as a leave-on cosmetic ingredient.

Function

BINDINGHAIR CONDITIONINGHAIR DYEINGHAIR FIXINGHAIR WAVING OR STRAIGHTENINGOXIDISINGSURFACE MODIFIERSKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS

Skin benefits

  • Specialty crosslinker only

Known concerns

  • Skin irritant (H315)
  • Serious eye irritant (H319)
  • Respiratory irritant (H335)
  • Reactive sensitiser
  • Not cosmetic-appropriate at significant exposure

References

EU

EU CosIng database

European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry: regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.

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