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DIETHYLAMINO HYDROXYBENZOYL MALEIMIDOETHYLAMIDOETHYL BENZOATE

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Safety score · 0–100

Moderate

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

This is a maleimide-functionalized analog of the diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate UVA filter. The maleimide moiety is electrophilic and reacts with skin proteins, raising sensitization concerns beyond the approved DHHB.

Skin benefits

  • Broad-spectrum UVA filter analog
  • Photostable benzoate scaffold
  • Potential sunscreen actor

Known concerns

  • Maleimide group is a known reactive electrophile and skin sensitizer
  • Not an EU/SCCS approved UV filter
  • Insufficient human safety data
  • Possible contact allergy

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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