Fragrance avoidance
Nothing to weigh for this context yet.
We have no published hazard signal for this ingredient, so we cannot say how it behaves in this context — that is missing evidence, not a clean result.
- beauty
- industrial
Maleic anhydride-1-octadecene copolymer
CAS 84828-51-3
Also registered as 3 other CAS numbers
574011-53-3 · 850143-99-6 · 25266-02-8
Concern score
Not assessed — no hazard data yet.
Maleic anhydride-1-octadecene copolymer in plain language
On cosmetic ingredient lists it appears as “Octadecene/ma copolymer”.
Also known as Octadecene/ma copolymer · 1-Octadecene, polymer with 2,5-furandione · 1-Octadecene, polymer with maleic anhydride · 2,5-Furandione, polymer with 1-octadecene · Maleic anhydride, polymer with 1-octadecene · Polyolefin
Used in cosmetics as a light stabiliser and a thickener.
- Light stabilizer
- Viscosity controlling
- Thickener
- Stabiliser
- We haven't assessed a concern score for this ingredient yet. It is listed for cosmetic use in the EU.
Regulation
No restrictions found. Maleic anhydride-1-octadecene copolymer appears in these published regulatory listings.
- Found in consumer products
- Industrial
EUCosIngActive2,5-Furandione, polymer with 1-octadecene
- 2,5-Furandione, polymer with 1-octadeceneSource →
USEPAcommercial use observedEPA CPDat observed this chemical in 2 composition records across product categories including Construction and building materials. EPA CPDat classifies this chemical for functional uses including Viscosity modifier, Stabilizing agent.
- EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 2 composition records across product categories including Construction and building materials. EPA CPDat classifies this chemical for functional uses including Viscosity modifier, Stabilizing agent.Source →
Expert safety opinions
No expert opinion on file for Maleic anhydride-1-octadecene copolymer. These are the independent scientific bodies that assess ingredients like this one; we show an opinion only when a record we hold cites it.
SCCS
EU Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety
No SCCS opinion on file.
CIR
Cosmetic Ingredient Review (US expert panel)
No CIR safety assessment on file.
Evidence & sources
No graded research studies for Maleic anhydride-1-octadecene copolymer yet. This record is compiled from the published data sources below — registries and regulatory listings, not study findings.
Suitability
Context-specific fit derived from published classifications and the current ingredient evidence profile.
No signal in this context
Where it has been recorded
How often EPA CPDat has listed Maleic anhydride-1-octadecene copolymer in a product composition. These are source records, not Greenveil catalog products.
Source records
2
Named organisations
3
Construction and building materials
Typical roles
Light stabilizerViscosity controllingThickenerStabiliser