A synthetic long-chain diamide, used as an emollient and skin-conditioning ingredient.
What it is
Bis-methoxypropylamido isodocosane is N,N'-dimethoxypropyl isodocosanediamide, a synthetic diamide of a branched C22 dicarboxylic acid with two methoxypropyl groups on the nitrogen atoms. CosIng lists it as an emollient and skin-conditioning ingredient.
Where it is used
Appears on the ingredient lists of a small number of products.
Limits of interpretation
The INCI list shows which ingredients are present, not how much of each. Above 1%, ingredients are listed in descending order of weight; below 1% the order is free.
Functions
- Skin conditioning – emollient
- Acting as lubricants on the skin surface providing the skin with a soft and smooth appearance.
- Skin conditioning
- Maintaining the skin in good condition.
EU regulation
This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.