Aluminum Dilinoleate
AKA “Linoleic acid dimer aluminum salt, Aluminum dilinoleate [INCI], UNII-V62D529GV7, ALUMINUM DIMER ACID, 12-Octadecadienoic acid (9Z, dimer, aluminum salt, RefChem:111666
Synthetic
Ingredient Facts
Aluminum dilinoleate
AKA: Linoleic acid dimer aluminum salt, Aluminum dilinoleate [INCI], UNII-V62D529GV7, ALUMINUM DIMER ACID, 12-Octadecadienoic acid (9Z, Dimer, Aluminum salt, RefChem:111666
Synthetic · Emulsion Stabilising · EWG: 4
Synthetic
Emulsifier
Synthetic
Clean
A natural mineral-derived ingredient that helps keep powders smooth and prevents clumping, while giving products a silky, even texture.
Formula
C108H186Al2O12
Mol. Weight
1730.60
CAS #
53202-37-2
Form
Wax
See origin →
Functions
Anticaking
Emulsion Stabilising
Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.
Opacifying
Viscosity Controlling
Prevents Clumping
Stabilizes Emulsion
Adds Opacity
Controls Viscosity
Keeps product blended
Creates creamy opacity
Controls product thickness
Traditional Use
A synthetic aluminum salt of linoleic acid created in the 20th century as a gelling and suspending agent for cosmetics and industrial applications.
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
General
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
EWG
4
CIR
Safe
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USApermitted
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
Amended Safety Assessment of Dialkyl Dimer Dilinoleates as Used in Cosmetics.
Cherian PA, Bergfeld WF, Belsito DV, Hill RA, Klaassen CD et al.
International journal of toxicology, 2023
Amended Safety Assessment of Dialkyl Dimer Dilinoleates as Used in Cosmetics.
Cherian PA, Bergfeld WF, Belsito DV, Hill RA, Klaassen CD et al.
International journal of toxicology, 2023
Amended Safety Assessment of Dialkyl Dimer Dilinoleates as Used in Cosmetics.
Cherian PA, Bergfeld WF, Belsito DV, Hill RA, Klaassen CD et al.
International journal of toxicology, 2023
Amended Safety Assessment of Dialkyl Dimer Dilinoleates as Used in Cosmetics.
Cherian PA, Bergfeld WF, Belsito DV, Hill RA, Klaassen CD et al.
International journal of toxicology, 2023
Amended Safety Assessment of Dialkyl Dimer Dilinoleates as Used in Cosmetics.
Cherian PA, Bergfeld WF, Belsito DV, Hill RA, Klaassen CD et al.
International journal of toxicology, 2023
Amended Safety Assessment of Dialkyl Dimer Dilinoleates as Used in Cosmetics.
Cherian PA, Bergfeld WF, Belsito DV, Hill RA, Klaassen CD et al.
International journal of toxicology, 2023
Amended Safety Assessment of Dialkyl Dimer Dilinoleates as Used in Cosmetics.
Cherian PA, Bergfeld WF, Belsito DV, Hill RA, Klaassen CD et al.
International journal of toxicology, 2023
Amended Safety Assessment of Dialkyl Dimer Dilinoleates as Used in Cosmetics.
Cherian PA, Bergfeld WF, Belsito DV, Hill RA, Klaassen CD et al.
International journal of toxicology, 2023
Amended Safety Assessment of Dialkyl Dimer Dilinoleates as Used in Cosmetics
Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) Expert Panel
International Journal of Toxicology
Final Report on the Amended Safety Assessment of Diisopropyl Dimer Dilinoleate, Dicetearyl Dimer Dilinoleate, Diisostearyl Dimer Dilinoleate, Dioctyl Dimer Dilinoleate, Dioctyldodecyl Dimer Dilinoleat
Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) Expert Panel
International Journal of Toxicology
Tentative Report: Safety Assessment of Dimer Dilinoleates as Used in Cosmetics
Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) Expert Panel
International Journal of Toxicology
Aluminum Dilinoleate
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Bis-Behenyl/Phytosteryl Dimer Dilinoleate
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Bis-Isostearyl 1,4-Butanediol/HDI/Hydrogenated Dimer Dilinoleyl Alcohol Copolymer
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Di-C16-18 Alkyl Dimer Dilinoleate
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Di-C20-40 Alkyl Dimer Dilinoleate
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Dicetearyl Dimer Dilinoleate
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Diethylhexyl Dimer Dilinoleate
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Diisopropyl Dimer Dilinoleate
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Diisostearyl Dimer Dilinoleate
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Dimer Dilinoleyl Dimer Dilinoleate
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Dioctyldodecyl Dimer Dilinoleate
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Ditridecyl Dimer Dilinoleate
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Hydrogenated Dimer Dilinoleth-20
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Hydrogenated Dimer Dilinoleth-30
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Hydrogenated Dimer Dilinoleth-40
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Hydrogenated Dimer Dilinoleth-60
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Hydrogenated Dimer Dilinoleth-80
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Octyldodecyl/PPG-3 Myristyl Ether Dimer Dilinoleate
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
PEG-8 Dimethicone Dimer Dilinoleate
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
PEG-8 Dimethicone/Dimer Dilinoleic Acid Copolymer
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Phytosteryl Isostearyl Dimer Dilinoleate
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Phytosteryl/Isostearyl/Cetyl/Stearyl/Behenyl Dimer Dilinoleate
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Sorbeth-2/Oleate/Dimer Dilinoleate Crosspolymer
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Stearyl/PPG-3 Myristyl Ether Dimer Dilinoleate
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Triisostearoyl Polyglyceryl-3 Dimer Dilinoleate
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Bis Behenyl/Isostearyl/Phytosteryl Dimer Dilinoleyl Dimer Dilinoleate
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
Bis-Behenyl/Phytosteryl Dimer Dilinoleate
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
Di-C20-40 Alkyl Dimer Dilinoleate
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
Diisopropyl Dimer Dilinoleate
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
Diisostearoyl Polyglyceryl 3 Dimer Dilinoleate
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
Diisostearyl Dimer Dilinoleate
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
Dimer Dilinoleyl Dimer Dilinoleate
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
Dioctyldodecyl Dimer Dilinoleate
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
Phytosteryl Isostearyl Dimer Dilinoleate
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
Phytosteryl/Isostearyl/Cetyl/Stearyl/Behenyl Dimer Dilinoleate
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
Stearyl/PPG-3 Myristyl Ether Dimer Dilinoleate
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
Triisostearoyl Polyglyceryl-3 Dimer Dilinoleate
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
Final report on the amended safety assessment of diisopropyl dimer dilinoleate, dicetearyl dimer dilinoleate, diisostearyl dimer dilinoleate, dioctyl
Fiume MZ, Cosmetic Ingredients Review Expert Panel
International journal of toxicology, 2003
Final report on the amended safety assessment of diisopropyl dimer dilinoleate, dicetearyl dimer dilinoleate, diisostearyl dimer dilinoleate, dioctyl
Fiume MZ, Cosmetic Ingredients Review Expert Panel
International journal of toxicology, 2003
Antitumor efficacy of poly(dimer acid-dodecanedioic acid) copolymer in mice bearing Sarcoma-180 tumor.
Guo WX, Shi Z, Zeng FB, Liang K, Chen XH et al.
Journal of materials science. Materials in medicine, 2007
Verified Feb 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR