Is Diisostearyl Adipate safe in cosmetics?
Diisostearyl Adipate has a safety rating of "EXCELLENT" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
Diisostearyl Adipate
Also known as: UNII-492M870DC5, Bis(isooctadecyl)hexanedioate, Hexanedioic acid, bis(isooctadecyl) ester, Hexanedioic acid, diisostearyl ester, AEC diisostearyl adipate (+3 more)
INCI: DIISOSTEARYL ADIPATE
Diisostearyl Adipate (CAS 62479-36-1) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Skin-conditioning agent; emollient. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database. Same-CAS public records also appear in industrial chemical safety data.
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Auto-generated CPSR Part A draft with source citations
Function
Skin-conditioning agent; emollient
Safety Rating
EXCELLENT
Chemistry & Identifiers
IUPAC Name
bis(16-methylheptadecyl) hexanedioate
InChIKey
GFRHRWJBYWRSJE-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Permitted — CIR reviewed dicarboxylic acid esters (including adipates) as safe; not restricted under 21 CFR
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Diisostearyl Adipate.
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Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Plasticizer
Softener and conditioner
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Diisostearyl Adipate.
Known Synonyms
UNII-492M870DC5
Bis(isooctadecyl)hexanedioate
Hexanedioic acid, bis(isooctadecyl) ester
Hexanedioic acid, diisostearyl ester
AEC diisostearyl adipate
Liquiwax DISA
Pelemol DISA
Salacos 618
Chemical Function
Softener and conditioner
Plasticizer
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Diisostearyl Adipate allowed in the EU?
Diisostearyl Adipate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Diisostearyl Adipate do in cosmetics?
Diisostearyl Adipate functions as: Skin-conditioning agent; emollient. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 62479-36-1.
Is Diisostearyl Adipate used outside cosmetics?
Diisostearyl Adipate also appears in industrial chemical safety data. The cross-vertical cards on this page render same-CAS public rows from the matched databases.
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