Dermol™ DISM is a fruit ester made from natural malic acid and highly branched alcohol, which allows it to exhibit an extremely low freeze point. It is an odorless, tasteless ester, that imparts gloss, sheen and lubricity with minimum oiliness. It is recommended as a good binder for pigmented products and is an excellent additive for imparting gloss and sheen in make-ups and lip products.

INCI Name: Diisostearyl Malate

Ingredient Origin: Natural Origin

Functions: Binder

Labeling Claims: Clean at Sephora, Credo Clean Standard, Natural, Naturally Derived, Ulta Beauty's Conscious Beauty

Synonyms: 1,4-Bis(16-methylheptadecyl) 2-hydroxybutanedioate

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Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family
Chemical Name
Ingredient Origin
Cosmetic Ingredients Functions
CAS No.
67763-18-2
EC No.
267-041-6

Features & Benefits

Applications & Uses

Application Format
Color Cosmetic Applications

Properties

Physical Form
Taste
Tasteless
Insoluble in
Water
Partially Soluble in
Glycols
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Cloud Point-15°C
Flash Pointmin. 175°C
Color50APHA
Flash Pointmin. 170°CCOC
Relative Density (at 25°C)0.908
Vvapour Pressure (at 20°C)max. 0.01mmHg
Specific Gravity (at 25°C)0.908
Pounds per Gallon (at 25°C)7.5
Refractive Index (at 25°C)1.4585
Average Molecular Weight638
Acid Value2mgKOH/g
Free Malic Acid (Eq. Wt. 67)0.25%
Saponification Value165mgKOH/g
Iodine Value2

Regulatory & Compliance

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