A diester of succinic acid and a branched fatty alcohol, used as an emollient.
What it is
Dioctyldodecyl succinate is the diester of succinic acid with octyldodecanol, a branched C20 fatty alcohol. CosIng lists it as an emollient.
Where it is used
Found in a small number of products, such as creams, lip products and makeup.
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.
The label does not show the concentration actually used.
Functions
- Skin conditioning – emollient
- Acting as lubricants on the skin surface providing the skin with a soft and smooth appearance.
EU regulation
This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.