Distearyldimethylamine Dilinoleate
A cosmetic ingredient used as antistatic, hair conditioning, skin conditioning - emollient in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
9,12-(Z,Z)-Octadecadienoic acid dimer, N,N-dimethylstearamine salts (1:2)
What does it do?
Distearyldimethylamine Dilinoleate is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Antistatic
reduces static electricity, mostly in hair products to keep strands smooth and manageable
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Hair conditioning
improves the appearance, feel, and manageability of hair
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Skin conditioning - emollient
softens the skin by reducing roughness and friction between skin cells
EU regulatory status
This ingredient is restricted in the European Union.
Distearyldimethylamine Dilinoleate is listed under Annex III of EU Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009 (entry 62). It is permitted only under specific conditions, concentration limits, or in particular product types.
Frequently asked questions
What is Distearyldimethylamine Dilinoleate?
Distearyldimethylamine Dilinoleate is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. 9,12-(Z,Z)-Octadecadienoic acid dimer, N,N-dimethylstearamine salts (1:2)
Is Distearyldimethylamine Dilinoleate allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Only with restrictions. Distearyldimethylamine Dilinoleate is permitted in EU cosmetics only under specific conditions defined in Annex III of Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Distearyldimethylamine Dilinoleate do in cosmetic products?
Distearyldimethylamine Dilinoleate is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: antistatic, hair conditioning, skin conditioning - emollient.
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Source: EU CosIng database (European Commission). This page is derived from public-sector information published by the European Commission. · Last updated: 15/10/2010