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Emollient

DILINOLEIC ACID

CAS 6144-28-1 / 26085-09-6 Updated
78

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.

About

Dilinoleic acid — dimer fatty acid used in skin-conditioning esters and barrier-support formulas. Generally well tolerated; main caveats are oxidative stability and supplier variability.

Function

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENTSKIN CONDITIONING

Skin benefits

  • Building block for skin-friendly esters
  • Linoleic acid backbone
  • Used in barrier-repair formulas

Known concerns

  • Oxidation-prone if not stabilized
  • Quality varies by supplier
  • Primarily a structural ingredient

References

EU

EU CosIng database

European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.

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