Diisostearyl Malate

AKA: Pelemol DISM, Creaester IM, Haimalate DIS, Neorex DSM, Dermol DISM, Bernel ester DISM, Salacos 222, Schercemol DISM ester, DUB MDIS
Plant-Derived
Emollient
Cleanser
Skin Conditioner
Clean
Bis(16-methylheptadecyl) malate
Formula
C40H78O5
Mol. Weight
639.00
CAS #
67763-18-2, 81230-05-9
Form
Liquid
Functions
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Emollient
Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.
Cleansing
Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.
Locks In Moisture
Traditional Use
A synthetic ester created as a cosmetic emollient and conditioning agent. Provides skin softness and is used in personal care formulations developed in the late 20th century.
EWG
1
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USApermitted
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper
⚖️Regulatory1 listing
🛡️Safety-assessed2 reviews
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
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Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR