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Dicetearyl Dimer Dilinoleate
AKA “Distearyl dimer dilinoleate, UNII-WA69COJ95I, 12-Octadecadienoic acid (Z, octadecyl ester, dimer, 12-Octadecadienoic acid (9Z”
Synthetic
Ingredient Facts
Dicetearyl dimer dilinoleate
AKA: Distearyl dimer dilinoleate, UNII-WA69COJ95I, 12-Octadecadienoic acid (Z, Octadecyl ester, 12-Octadecadienoic acid (9Z
Synthetic · Emollient · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived Synthetic
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Plant Oil
Synthetic
Clean
A natural conditioning agent derived from plant oils that softens and smooths skin, leaving it feeling supple and hydrated.
Formula
C72H136O4
Mol. Weight
1065.80
CAS #
135620-20-1, 501901-81-1
Form
Liquid
See origin →
Functions
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Emollient
Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.
Viscosity Controlling
Locks in moisture
Traditional Use
Modern synthetic emollient developed as a stable, lightweight alternative to natural plant oils. Designed to condition skin and hair while resisting oxidation.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
EWG
4
CIR
Safe
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Phototoxicity Concern
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Amended Safety Assessment of Dialkyl Dimer Dilinoleates as Used in Cosmetics
Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) Expert Panel
International Journal of Toxicology
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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
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Tentative Report: Safety Assessment of Dimer Dilinoleates as Used in Cosmetics
Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) Expert Panel
International Journal of Toxicology
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Bis-Behenyl/Phytosteryl Dimer Dilinoleate
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Bis-Isostearyl 1,4-Butanediol/HDI/Hydrogenated Dimer Dilinoleyl Alcohol Copolymer
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Di-C16-18 Alkyl Dimer Dilinoleate
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Di-C20-40 Alkyl Dimer Dilinoleate
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Dicetearyl Dimer Dilinoleate
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Diethylhexyl Dimer Dilinoleate
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Diisopropyl Dimer Dilinoleate
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Diisostearyl Dimer Dilinoleate
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Dimer Dilinoleyl Dimer Dilinoleate
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Dioctyldodecyl Dimer Dilinoleate
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Ditridecyl Dimer Dilinoleate
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Hydrogenated Dimer Dilinoleth-20
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Hydrogenated Dimer Dilinoleth-30
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Hydrogenated Dimer Dilinoleth-40
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Hydrogenated Dimer Dilinoleth-60
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Hydrogenated Dimer Dilinoleth-80
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Octyldodecyl/PPG-3 Myristyl Ether Dimer Dilinoleate
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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PEG-8 Dimethicone Dimer Dilinoleate
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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PEG-8 Dimethicone/Dimer Dilinoleic Acid Copolymer
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Phytosteryl Isostearyl Dimer Dilinoleate
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Phytosteryl/Isostearyl/Cetyl/Stearyl/Behenyl Dimer Dilinoleate
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Sorbeth-2/Oleate/Dimer Dilinoleate Crosspolymer
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Stearyl/PPG-3 Myristyl Ether Dimer Dilinoleate
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Triisostearoyl Polyglyceryl-3 Dimer Dilinoleate
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Bis Behenyl/Isostearyl/Phytosteryl Dimer Dilinoleyl Dimer Dilinoleate
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
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Bis-Behenyl/Phytosteryl Dimer Dilinoleate
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
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Di-C20-40 Alkyl Dimer Dilinoleate
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
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Diisopropyl Dimer Dilinoleate
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
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Diisostearoyl Polyglyceryl 3 Dimer Dilinoleate
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
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Diisostearyl Dimer Dilinoleate
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
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Dimer Dilinoleyl Dimer Dilinoleate
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
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Dioctyldodecyl Dimer Dilinoleate
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
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Phytosteryl Isostearyl Dimer Dilinoleate
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
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Phytosteryl/Isostearyl/Cetyl/Stearyl/Behenyl Dimer Dilinoleate
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
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Stearyl/PPG-3 Myristyl Ether Dimer Dilinoleate
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
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Triisostearoyl Polyglyceryl-3 Dimer Dilinoleate
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
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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
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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
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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
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Verified Feb 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR