Dilinoleic Acid/Butanediol Copolymer

Plant-Derived Synthetic
Occlusive
Acid
Clean
OriginSunflower seed oil (Helianthus annuus) belongs to the Asteraceae family, native to Central and South America. Cold-pressed from sunflower seeds to obtain the oil. Linoleic acid is then esterified and polymerized with butanediol to create the copolymer.
Dilinoleic Acid/Butanediol Copolymer is a copolymer of dilinoleic acid and 1,4-butanediol monomers
Skin Types
●all-skin-types, gentle
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Functions
Film Forming
Creates a physical seal on skin to lock moisture in and keep irritants out. The "slugging" ingredient — barrier protection.
Plasticiser
Moisturizing
Strengthens Barrier
Creates protective layer
Adds flexibility
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
EWG
1
CIR
Insufficient
Pregnancy
Yes
Regulatory Status
USAunder review
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR