INCI name

BIS-AMINOPROPYL DIGLYCOL DIMALEATE

Bis-aminopropyl diglycol dimaleate

Hair conditioning Hair waving or straightening Skin conditioningreviewed

A maleic acid salt of a diamine, used in hair treatments as a hair-conditioning ingredient.

What it is

Bis-aminopropyl diglycol dimaleate is the salt of maleic acid with a diamine formed from diethylene glycol and aminopropyl groups. CosIng lists it as a hair-conditioning, hair waving or straightening and skin-conditioning ingredient.

Where it is used

Found in hair treatments marketed as bond-building products, in conditioners and masks, and in products used alongside bleaching or colouring.

Limits of interpretation

The INCI list shows which ingredients are present, not how much of each. Above 1%, ingredients are listed in descending order of weight; below 1% the order is free.

The INCI list does not show how much is used or what the product claims are based on.

Functions

Hair conditioning: Enhancing the appearance and feel of hair. Leaving the hair easy to comb, supple, soft and shiny and/or imparting volume, lightness, gloss, texture, etc.
Hair waving or straightening: Modifying the chemical structure of the hair, allowing it to be set in the style required (permanent waves or hair straightening).
Skin conditioning: Maintaining the skin in good condition.

EU regulation

This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.

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