DIMETHYL OXALATE is graded C** (Moderate) by Expert·ING, based on COSING regulatory data. It is restricted under EU COSING — AnnexIII-SAFETY-.
DIMETHYL OXALATE
Safety grade: C**
Dimethyl oxalate is a synthetic chemical compound used in cosmetic formulations. It helps preserve product stability and texture while improving how ingredients mix together.
This ingredient works as a chelating agent to bind unwanted metals, a plasticizer to improve product flexibility and texture, and a solvent to help dissolve and blend other ingredients in cosmetic formulas.
Graded using: COSING.
- EU COSING — Restricted
Last verified: May 26, 2026
Safer alternatives to DIMETHYL OXALATE
- CITRIC ACID — Grade B. Chelating agent that binds metals like dimethyl oxalate does
- SODIUM CITRATE — Grade A. Chelating agent that binds unwanted metals in formulations
- TETRASODIUM GLUTAMATE DIACETATE — Grade A. Chelating agent specifically designed to sequester metal ions
- PROPYLENE GLYCOL — Grade A**. Solvent and plasticizer that improves texture and blends ingredients
- BUTYLENE GLYCOL — Grade A. Solvent and skin conditioning agent that improves formula flexibility
Other Solvent ingredients
- AQUA — Grade A
- LIMONENE — Grade C
- BENZYL ALCOHOL — Grade C**
- ALCOHOL — Grade A**
- PARAFFINUM LIQUIDUM — Grade C
- PROPANEDIOL — Grade A