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DISTEARYLDIMETHYLAMINE 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 long-chain dialkyl tertiary amine paired with dimer-linoleic acid as a conditioning and antistatic ester. Generally well tolerated topically, but the tertiary-amine portion is nitrosamine-relevant in the wrong company.

Function

ANTISTATICSKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENTHAIR CONDITIONING

Skin benefits

  • Antistatic and conditioning effect for skin and hair
  • Forms a soft emollient film
  • Can act as an emulsifier in oil-rich systems

Known concerns

  • Tertiary alkyl amine with potential for nitrosation if combined with nitrites
  • Dimer-acid esters are poorly characterised in public cosmetic toxicology
  • Limited biodegradability data for long alkyl quaternary chemistries

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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