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Common Name(s): Dimethiconol fluoroalcohol dilinoleic acid,dimethiconol fluoroalcohol dilinoleic acid,cosmetic functional ingredient,established active
CAS Number: N/a
DESCRIPTION
What It Does: Provides polyol humectant moisture retention and co-solvent activity for active ingredient dissolution.
Why It's Used: Dimethiconol fluoroalcohol dilinoleic acid is selected for silanol-terminated or resin-modified silicone substantivity — the terminal si-oh or resin t-units provide greater skin adhesion and film durability than linear dimethicone at equivalent loading.
How It Works: Hydroxyl groups h-bond water (5-7 per oh) for hygroscopic retention; alkyl chain controls lipophilicity.
Typically Found In: Cosmetic formulations
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Primary Category: Active ingredient – cosmetic active
Secondary Functions: Skin conditioning
Application Areas:
Facial Skincare
Body Care
Hair Care
Beard Care
Color Cosmetics (Makeup)
Dietary/Oral Supplements
Typical Concentration Range: 0.1%–10%
SOURCING & ETHICS
Vegan Status: Conditional - feedstock declaration required
Halal Status: Unverified - feedstock declaration required (plant, animal and petrochemical routes all exist)
Source Notes: Commercially produced for cosmetic use. verify vegan/halal status with supplier. [audit 2026-07-29 rev2: origin-dependent: the same inci exists in plant, animal and petrochemical versions and the name does not discriminate. determination requires shariah-panel sign-off.]
SKIN COMPATIBILITY
Irritancy Rating: 1/5 – very low
Comedogenicity Rating: 0/5 – non-comedogenic
Sensitivity Concerns: Well-tolerated by most skin types.
Safe for Sensitive Skin: Yes
SAFETY & COMPATIBILITY
Safety Profile: Good safety profile at recommended concentrations. ewg score: 1–2.
Works Well With: Standard skincare actives
Avoid Combining With: No known significant incompatibilities
SCIENTIFIC NOTE
Safety documented in cosing at standard formulation concentrations.
Last Verified: 2026-03-22
Primary Sources: Cosing database,dimethiconol fluoroalcohol dilinole technical review