Sodium Linoleate
AKA “Sodium (9Z, 12Z)-octadeca-9, 12-dienoate, Linoleic acid, sodium salt, PRISAVON L, 872C9A1W9I, EINECS 212-491-0, 9, 12-Octadecadienoic acid (Z, Z)-, 12-Octadecadienoic acid (9Z, 12Z)-, DTXSID5041562, sodium salt (1:1)”
Surfactant
Ingredient Facts
Sodium linoleate
AKA: Sodium (9Z, 12Z)-octadeca-9, 12-dienoate, Linoleic acid, Sodium salt, PRISAVON L, 872C9A1W9I, EINECS 212-491-0, 9, 12-Octadecadienoic acid (Z, Z)-, 12-Octadecadienoic acid (9Z, 12Z)-, DTXSID5041562, Sodium salt (1:1)
Surfactant · Cleansing · EWG: 1
Synthetic
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Plant Oil
Clean
Sodium (9Z,12Z)-octadeca-9,12-dienoate
Formula
C18H31NaO2
Mol. Weight
302.40
CAS #
822-17-3
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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.
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.
Viscosity Controlling
Surfactant Cleansing
Surfactant Emulsifying
Anti-Inflammatory
Antimicrobial
Fights Acne
Traditional Use
Derived from linoleic acid (an essential omega-6 fatty acid) found in various plant oils, historically valued in traditional skincare for its skin-conditioning and barrier-supporting properties when incorporated into modern cosmetic formulations.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Effects of Sodium Salts of Fatty Acids and Their Derivatives on Skin Permeation of Cromolyn Sodium.
Akinbote OE, Verana G, Dandekar AA, Tijani AO, Mishra D et al.
AAPS PharmSciTech, 2023
Effects of Sodium Salts of Fatty Acids and Their Derivatives on Skin Permeation of Cromolyn Sodium.
Akinbote OE, Verana G, Dandekar AA, Tijani AO, Mishra D et al.
AAPS PharmSciTech, 2023
Dilinoleic Acid/Butanediol Copolymer
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Isomerized Linoleic Acid
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
PEG-8 Dimethicone/Dimer Dilinoleic Acid Copolymer
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Sodium Linoleate
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Trilinoleic Acid
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Dilinoleic Acid
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
Dilinoleic Acid/Butanediol Copolymer
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
Isomerized Linoleic Acid
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
Linoleic Acid
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
Sodium Linoleate
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
SODIUM SALT
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
Efficacy of an emollient containing diethylene glycol/dilinoleic acid copolymer for the treatment of dry skin and pruritus in patients with senile xer
Izumi R, Negi O, Suzuki T, Tominaga M, Kamo A et al.
Journal of cosmetic dermatology, 2017
Linoleic Acid Induced Changes in SZ95 Sebocytes-Compariso...
Dóra Kovács, Emanuela Camera, Szilárd Póliska, Alessia Cavallo, Miriam Maiellaro, Katalin Dull + 4 more
Nutrients, 2023
Effect of a combination of medium chain triglycerides, linoleic acid, soy lecithin and vitamins A and E on wound healing in rats.
Magalhães MS, Fechine FV, Macedo RN, Monteiro DL, Oliveira CC et al.
Acta cirurgica brasileira, 2008
Fatty acid composition and productive traits of broiler fed diets containing conjugated linoleic acid.
Sirri F, Tallarico N, Meluzzi A, Franchini A
Poultry science, 2003
The Role of Linoleic Acid in Skin and Hair Health: A Review.
Xi Wang, Yan Jia, Huaming He
International journal of molecular sciences, 2024
The Role of Linoleic Acid in Skin and Hair Health: A Review.
Xi Wang, Yan Jia, Huaming He
International journal of molecular sciences, 2024
Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR