INCI name

HYDROGENATED CASTOR OIL DIMER DILINOLEATE

Hydrogenated castor oil dimer dilinoleate

An ester of hydrogenated castor oil and dimer dilinoleic acid, listed as a hair- and skin-conditioning ingredient.

What it is

Hydrogenated castor oil dimer dilinoleate is, according to CosIng, the ester formed from hydrogenated castor oil and dimer dilinoleic acid, a dicarboxylic acid made by joining two linoleic acid molecules. The result is a large, oligomeric ester. CosIng lists it as a hair-conditioning 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.

The INCI name does not show the molecular weight or the degree of esterification.

Functions

Hair conditioning
Enhancing the appearance and feel of hair. Leaving the hair easy to comb, supple, soft and shiny and/or imparting volume, lightness, gloss, texture, etc.
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 (17)

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