What function does DIMER DILINOLEYL DIISOSTEARATE serve in cosmetics?

According to the EU CosIng inventory, DIMER DILINOLEYL DIISOSTEARATE carries the following function designation(s): ANTISTATIC, BINDING, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING.

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InventoryRef 5574515/10/2010

DIMER DILINOLEYL DIISOSTEARATE

Dimer Dilinoleyl Diisostearate is the diester of isostearic acid and a dimer of linoleyl alcohol

DIMER DILINOLEYL DIISOSTEARATE is listed in the EU CosIng inventory, but no direct annex records are linked on this page yet.

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One PubChem compound was retained because the exact CosIng name appears among its reported synonyms.

PubChem title: Dimer dilinoleyl diisostearate
IUPAC name: 10-[5,6-dihexyl-2-[8-(16-methylheptadecanoyloxy)octyl]cyclohex-3-en-1-yl]dec-9-enyl 16-methylheptadecanoate
Molecular formula: C72H136O4
Molecular weight: 1065.8 g/mol
InChIKey: UCNQNZOSHKDAKL-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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Inventory details for DIMER DILINOLEYL DIISOSTEARATE

INCI name

DIMER DILINOLEYL DIISOSTEARATE

Description

Dimer Dilinoleyl Diisostearate is the diester of isostearic acid and a dimer of linoleyl alcohol

Record provenance

Inventory reference: 55745
Imported identity: DIMER DILINOLEYL DIISOSTEARATE
Source update: 15/10/2010

European Commission CosIng source notes

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Key data

CAS

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Function

ANTISTATIC: Preventing and/or reducing static electricity by neutralising electrical charge on surfaces.
BINDING: Providing adhesive properties during and after compression in cosmetic tablets and/or cakes.
HAIR CONDITIONING: Enhancing the appearance and feel of hair. Leaving the hair easy to comb, supple, soft and shiny and/or imparting volume, lightness, gloss, texture, etc.
SKIN CONDITIONING: Maintaining the skin in good condition.
SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT: Acting as lubricants on the skin surface providing the skin with a soft and smooth appearance.
VISCOSITY CONTROLLING: Increasing or decreasing the viscosity (thickness) of cosmetics.

Official EU ingredient-name evidence

The ingredient name exactly matches the official 2025 EU glossary of common ingredient names.

#8837 · DIMER DILINOLEYL DIISOSTEARATE

Ingredients with overlapping formulation functions

DILINOLEIC ACID/ETHYLENEDIAMINE COPOLYMERBINDING, FILM FORMING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING

DIMER DILINOLEYL BIS-LAUROYL SARCOSINATE/MYRISTOYL METHYL BETA-ALANINATEBINDING, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

DIMER DILINOLEYL BIS-LAUROYLGLUTAMATE/LAUROYLSARCOSINATEBINDING, SKIN CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

DIMER DILINOLEYL BIS-POLYRICINOLEATEBINDING, PLASTICISER

DIMER DILINOLEYL DIMER DILINOLEATEBINDING, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING

DIMER DILINOLEYL DIMER DILINOLEATE/IPDI COPOLYMERBINDING, SKIN CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

DIMER DILINOLEYL HYDROGENATED ROSINATEBINDING, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING

DIMER DILINOLEYL ISOSTEARATEBINDING, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

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ECHA CHEM / Information on chemicals PubChem PUG REST EU Safety Gate cosmetic product alerts ECHA CHEM US EPA CompTox Cosmetic Ingredient Review safety assessments FDA Global Substance Registration System ILO/WHO International Chemical Safety Cards Japan NITE-CHRIP NIOSH Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards OECD eChemPortal

How DIMER DILINOLEYL DIISOSTEARATE appears in the CosIng inventory

The CosIng inventory lists DIMER DILINOLEYL DIISOSTEARATE as a cosmetic ingredient and this page links it to 0 annex records. The inventory entry captures names and identifiers, while the annex records show where the substance is prohibited, restricted or positively listed in EU cosmetics law.

DIMER DILINOLEYL DIISOSTEARATE is also tagged with 6 cosmetic functions in the official data. Function labels describe intended use, but they do not replace regulatory review of linked annex records before formulation or labelling work.

Frequently asked questions

DIMER DILINOLEYL DIISOSTEARATE is listed in the EU CosIng ingredient inventory with no direct annex restriction records linked at this time. Absence of an annex link does not guarantee unrestricted use — always verify against the current official CosIng database before formulating.

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Source note for DIMER DILINOLEYL DIISOSTEARATE

This page reproduces the CosIng inventory entry for DIMER DILINOLEYL DIISOSTEARATE from public European Commission cosmetic ingredient materials and shows linked identifiers even when no direct annex match is currently attached.

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