Diisononyl Adipate
AKA “Hexanedioic acid, diisononyl ester, Diisononyl hexanedioate, 6-diisononyl ester, PLASTOMOLL DNA, SANSOCIZER DINA, JAYFLEX DINA 2
Synthetic
Ingredient Facts
Diisononyl adipate
AKA: Hexanedioic acid, Diisononyl ester, Diisononyl hexanedioate, 6-diisononyl ester, PLASTOMOLL DNA, SANSOCIZER DINA, JAYFLEX DINA 2
Synthetic · Emollient · EWG: 4
Synthetic
Emollient
Solvent
Skin Conditioner
Synthetic
Clean
A lightweight emollient that softens and conditions skin, helping products glide on smoothly while maintaining a comfortable feel.
Formula
C24H46O4
Mol. Weight
398.60
CAS #
33703-08-1
Form
Liquid
State
Diisononyl adipate is a colorless liquid. (USCG, 1999)
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Functions
Plasticiser
Emollient
Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.
Solvent
Dissolves other ingredients so they distribute evenly in the formula. Often the invisible "base" everything else is mixed into.
Locks In Moisture
Traditional Use
Synthetic plasticizer and emollient designed for cosmetic formulations. Developed to improve product spreadability and skin conditioning without leaving residue.
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
EWG
4
CIR
Insufficient
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USAunder review
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
Verified Feb 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR