Emollient
HYDROGENATED DILINOLEYL ALCOHOL
Safety score · 0–100
Fine
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
About
A hydrogenated dimer fatty alcohol — heavy, stable emollient and emulsion thickener. Gentle on skin, limited comedogenic risk at typical use.
Hydrogenated dilinoleyl alcohol is a branched C36 dimer alcohol produced by reducing hydrogenated dimerized linoleic acid derivatives. It is a waxy, high-molecular-weight emollient that acts as a thickener, emulsion stabilizer, and rich skin-feel modifier. Dimer-derived fatty alcohols as a class have good safety records when CIR-reviewed at the family level; this specific hydrogenated grade has less individual publication. Skin irritation is low; occlusive feel can be significant at higher loadings and may not suit very oily skin. Renewable vegetable-oil origin (typically soybean or similar).
Function
Skin benefits
- Rich emollient feel
- Emulsion stabilizing and thickening
- Compatible with sensitive skin
Known concerns
- Possible comedogenicity at high loadings
- Limited grade-specific CIR review
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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