Diisostearyl Dimer Dilinoleate

AKA: CRODAMOL DISD, DERMOL DISD, PELEMOL DISD, 103213-19-0, SCHERCEMOL DISD ESTER, DIMER ACID, DIISOOCTADECYL ESTER
Plant-Derived
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Clean
9,12,-(Z,Z)-Octadecadienoic acid dimer, isooctadecyl diester
Formula
C72H136O4
Mol. Weight
1065.80
CAS #
103213-19-0
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.
Emollient
Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.
Locks In Moisture
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed2 reviews →
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EWG
1
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not Comedogenic
Animal test found no comedogenicity in the CIR safety assessment (CIR 259 and 767)
Not a Sensitizer
1 study / 1 not sensitizing (CIR 767)
Not Phototoxic
Product formulation test found no phototoxicity in the CIR safety assessment (CIR 259)
Mixed Eye Irritation Results
3 studies / 1 irritating / 2 not irritating / reactions minimal to mild (CIR 259)
Mixed Skin Irritation Results
5 studies / 3 irritating / 2 not irritating / reactions minimal to slight (CIR 259 and 767)
Concentration Guide
Leave-on5–16%
Rinse-offNot reported
0%50%100%
CIR reported use · 2018 survey
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR