Di-C20-40 Alkyl Dimer Dilinoleate

Synthetic

Skin Conditioner

Clean

OriginDerived from C20-40 fatty alcohols and dilinoleic acid, both synthetic or plant-oil derived compounds. Produced through esterification reaction between the fatty alcohols and dilinoleic acid under catalytic conditions.

Di-C20-40 Alkyl Dimer Dilinoleate is the diester of C20-40 Alcohols and Dilinoleic Acid (q.v.)

CAS #

129423-60-5

Form

Liquid

Skin Types

●all-skin-types

Best For

Dryness

Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe

Yes

Functions

Skin Conditioning

A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.

Viscosity Controlling

Locks in moisture

The paper trail

🔬Peer-reviewednone on file

⚖️Regulatory1 listing →

🛡️Safety-assessed2 reviews →

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EWG

CIR

Safe as used

Pregnancy

Yes

Concentration Guide

CIR lists it as not reported to be in use.

CIR · report published 2023

Regulatory Status

USA✔ permitted

EU⚠ restricted

JAPAN⚠ restricted

CANADA⚠ restricted

Regulatory Agencies

EWG CIR FDA EU COSING Health Canada

Verified Jun 2026

Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR