INCI name

DIISOPROPYL ADIPATE

Diisopropyl adipate

Skin conditioning – emollient Fragrance Plasticiser Skin conditioning Solventreviewed

A light, fast-spreading ester.

What it is

Diisopropyl adipate is the diester of isopropyl alcohol and adipic acid. CosIng lists it as emollient, fragrance, plasticiser, skin conditioning and solvent.

Where it is used

Found in sunscreens, body sprays, lotions, deodorants and perfumed 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.
Fragrance: Imparting an odour or taste. Creating a perceivable pleasant smell and/or masking a bad smell.
Plasticiser: Softening and making supple synthetic polumers that otherwise could not be easily deformed, spread or worked out.
Skin conditioning: Maintaining the skin in good condition.
Solvent: Dissolving other components of cosmetics. Solvents are usually liquids (aqueous and nonaqueous).

EU regulation

This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.

Products with this ingredient (44)

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