Emollient
DIOCTYLDODECYL STEAROYL DIMER DILINOLEATE
Safety score · 0–100
Good
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
About
A dimer-dilinoleate ester used as a skin-conditioning emollient at up to 53% in lipsticks. CIR concluded it is safe; not comedogenic; negative for genotoxicity in standard tests.
Function
Skin benefits
- Skin-conditioning emollient
- Barrier support — slows water loss
- Non-comedogenic
- Smooth lipstick/balm feel
Known concerns
- Rare dilinoleic acid sensitization case in literature
- No significant concerns at cosmetic concentrations
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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