Hydrogenated Dimer Dilinoleth-30
AKA “Hydrogenated Dimer Linoleate
Surfactant
Ingredient Facts
Hydrogenated dimer dilinoleth-30
AKA: Hydrogenated Dimer Linoleate
Surfactant · Cleansing · EWG: 4
Synthetic
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Not Clean
Hydrogenated Dimer Dilinoleth-30 is the polyethylene glycol derivative of hydrogenated dimer dilinoleyl alcohol containing an average of 30 moles of ethylene oxide
Effective at 9.03%
CAS #
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Form
Liquid
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Functions
Cleansing
Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.
Emulsifying
Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.
Cleansing Surfactant
Emulsifier
Anti-Aging Benefits
Antioxidant Protection
Reduces Inflammation
Removes Impurities
Mixes Oil & Water
Traditional Use
This is a modern synthetic polymer developed in cosmetic chemistry to function as a thickener and stabilizer. It has no historical precedent and was created specifically to improve formulation stability and sensory properties.
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Concentration Guide
0.06%
18.0%
0%25%
Effective Range
CIR reported use: 0.1-18 | 0.3-10 | 1-4 | 0.06-10
Regulatory Status
USApermitted
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR