Neopentyl Glycol Diisononanoate
AKA “NPDIN, Symmollient L 177205, UNII-3V2Q668IE6, 2-dimethylpropane, 3-diol di-3, 5-trimethylhexanoate, 3-Propanediol, bis(3
Synthetic
Ingredient Facts
Neopentyl glycol diisononanoate
AKA: NPDIN, Symmollient L 177205, UNII-3V2Q668IE6, 2-dimethylpropane, 3-diol di-3, 5-trimethylhexanoate, 3-Propanediol, Bis(3
Synthetic · Emollient · EWG: 4
Synthetic
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Synthetic
Clean
A lightweight moisturizer that softens and smooths skin without feeling greasy, helping your complexion stay supple and comfortable throughout the day.
Formula
C23H44O4
Mol. Weight
384.60
CAS #
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Form
Liquid
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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
A synthetic branched ester created in the mid-20th century for cosmetics as a light, non-greasy emollient that improves spreadability and skin feel in premium formulations.
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
CANADApermitted
Regulatory Agencies
Verified Feb 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR
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