Diisostearyl Adipate
AKA “Pelemol DISA, Salacos 618, AEC diisostearyl adipate, Bis(isooctadecyl)hexanedioate, Hexanedioic acid, diisostearyl ester, UNII-492M870DC5
Synthetic
Ingredient Facts
Diisostearyl adipate
AKA: Pelemol DISA, Salacos 618, AEC diisostearyl adipate, Bis(isooctadecyl)hexanedioate, Hexanedioic acid, Diisostearyl ester, UNII-492M870DC5
Synthetic · Emollient · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Synthetic
Clean
A lightweight emollient that softens and smooths skin while helping products glide on evenly and maintain their texture.
Formula
C42H82O4
Mol. Weight
651.10
CAS #
62479-36-1, 155613-91-5, 68204-80-2
Form
Liquid
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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.
Locks In Moisture
Traditional Use
A synthetic ester created in the late 20th century from adipic acid and isostearyl alcohol. Used as an emollient and conditioning agent to provide skin softness and slip.
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
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USApermitted
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
Verified Feb 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR