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Bis-Behenyl/Phytosteryl Dimer Dilinoleate

Bis-Behenyl/Phytosteryl Dimer Dilinoleate is a dimer dilinoleate ester used as a hair- and skin-conditioning agent and viscosity increaser.

EmergingCIR Final Report on dimer dilinoleates (176th meeting) concluded safe as used for the named group.

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Bis-Behenyl/Phytosteryl Dimer Dilinoleate is a dimer dilinoleate ester used as a hair- and skin-conditioning agent and viscosity increaser.

What it does

Large dimer dilinoleate ester used for conditioning and viscosity; CIR Final Report (June 2026) covers the group under present practices of use.

The evidence

Evidence grade emerging: CIR Final Report on dimer dilinoleates (176th meeting) concluded safe as used for the named group. Credible chemical identity and cosmetic-use context come from CIR/SCCS/manufacturer INCI definitions and databases such as SpecialChem/PubChem[1].

How to use it

Expect this as a supporting INCI line item unless labelled as a featured active.

Evidence by claim

Graded separately; the entry grade is the best-supported claim

Bis-Behenyl/Phytosteryl Dimer Dilinoleate is a dimer dilinoleate ester used as a hair- and skin-conditioning agent and viscosity increaser.[1]

Emerging

Safety & limits

Source and region, always

all — Used in cosmetics within conventional leave-on/rinse-off levels; see cited safety literature.[1] CA US EU UK

Sources · 1

Numbered as cited in the text

[1]CIR/SCCS. CIR FR Dimer Dilinoleates 062026. Regulator (2026)regulator

Revision history

18 Sept 2026Drafted by botTheSkindex Desk