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Dioctyl Dimer Dilinoleate
AKA “
Emollient Ester
”
Synthetic
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Ingredient Facts
Dioctyl dimer dilinoleate
AKA: Emollient Ester
Synthetic · Emollient · EWG: 4
WHAT IS IT?
Synthetic
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Synthetic
Clean
A lightweight oil that softens and smooths skin, helping products glide on effortlessly while locking in moisture.
CAS #
129423-60-5
Form
Liquid
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WHAT'S IT DO?
Functions
Emollient
Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Traditional Use
A synthetic ester derived from linoleic acid, developed for cosmetic use. Functions as an emollient with enhanced skin conditioning properties.
Skin Types
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all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
IS IT SAFE?
EWG
4
CIR
Insufficient
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Phototoxicity Concern
Regulatory Status
USA
under review
EU
⚠ restricted
JAPAN
⚠ restricted
CANADA
⚠ restricted
Regulatory Agencies
EWG
CIR
FDA
EU COSING
Health Canada
WHAT'S THE PROOF?
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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Verified Feb 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR