Aluminum Dilinoleate

AKA: 53202-37-2, Linoleic acid dimer aluminum salt, Aluminum dilinoleate [INCI], ALUMINUM DIMER ACID, Dimer, Aluminum salt
Synthetic
Emulsifier
Not Clean
OriginDerived from aluminum salts and linoleic acid (an unsaturated fatty acid from plant oils). Synthesized through esterification of aluminum compounds with linoleic acid molecules.
9,12-octadecadienoic acid (Z,Z)-, dimer, aluminum salt
Formula
C108H186Al2O12
Mol. Weight
1730.60
CAS #
53202-37-2
Form
Wax
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Functions
Anticaking
Emulsion Stabilising
Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.
Opacifying
Viscosity Controlling
Prevents Clumping
Stabilizes Emulsion
Adds Opacity
Controls Viscosity
Keeps product blended
Creates creamy opacity
Controls product thickness
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →
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Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR
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