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DIMETHYL LAURAMINE DIMER DILINOLEATE

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Safety score · 0–100

Moderate

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

About

A tertiary amine ester of dimer-linoleic acid used as a conditioning and emollient ingredient. Generally low-irritation chemistry, but the tertiary-amine portion warrants nitrosamine awareness; data is thin overall.

Function

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENTHAIR CONDITIONINGSKIN CONDITIONING

Skin benefits

  • Conditioning and emollient ester for skin and hair products
  • Provides soft, lubricated skin feel
  • Useful in oil-rich emulsions

Known concerns

  • Tertiary amine + dimer-linoleate chemistry — limited public toxicology
  • Possible nitrosation interaction if combined with nitrosating preservatives
  • Biodegradability of dimer-acid esters is variable

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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