Di-C16-18 Alkyl Dimer Dilinoleate
AKA “Di-C16-18 Alkyl Dimer Dilinoleate
Emollient
Ingredient Facts
Di-c16-18 alkyl dimer dilinoleate
Emollient · Emollient · EWG: 4
Synthetic
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Not Clean
Alcohols C16-18, di-9-12-octadecadienoic acid diester
CAS #
129423-60-5
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.
Locks In Moisture
Traditional Use
Contemporary synthetic ester combining long-chain alkyl alcohols with dimer dilinoleic acid. Designed to provide emollient and conditioning properties with enhanced spreadability in premium cosmetic formulations.
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Phototoxicity Concern
Regulatory Status
USApermitted
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR