Dioctyl Dimer Dilinoleate
AKA “Emollient Ester
Ingredient
Ingredient Facts
Dioctyl dimer dilinoleate
AKA: Emollient Ester
Ingredient · Emollient · EWG: 4
Synthetic
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Not Clean
Dioctyl Dimer Dilinoleate is a cosmetic ingredient. Assessed as safe by the CIR.
CAS #
129423-60-5
Form
Liquid
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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
all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
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