Diethylhexyl malate (inci)

Author:Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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Diethylhexyl malate is a preparation that is used in cosmetic formulations. Chemically it is an ester of malic acid (not to be confused with the maleates of the ester and salts of maleic acid). The substance acts as an emollient.

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer