INCI name

ETHYLENEDIAMINE/STEARYL DIMER DILINOLEATE COPOLYMER

Ethylenediamine/stearyl dimer dilinoleate copolymer

A synthetic polyamide used as a skin-conditioning and oral care ingredient.

What it is

Ethylenediamine/stearyl dimer dilinoleate copolymer is a polyamide made from ethylenediamine and dilinoleic (dimer) acid, end-capped with stearyl alcohol. CosIng lists it as an oral care and skin-conditioning ingredient.

Where it is used

Found in lipsticks, lip balms and other stick 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.

The label does not show the molecular weight of the polymer or the concentration used.

Functions

Oral care
Providing cosmetic effects to the oral cavity, e.g. cleansing, deodorising, protecting.
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.

Products with this ingredient (10)

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