Emollient

C12-14 Hydroxyalkyl Hydroxydimerdilinoleyl Ether

INCI: C12-14 HYDROXYALKYL HYDROXYDIMERDILINOLEYL ETHER

Reviewed by Kate · Last updated 18 Aug 2026

What Is C12-14 Hydroxyalkyl Hydroxydimerdilinoleyl Ether?

C12-14 Hydroxyalkyl Hydroxydimerdilinoleyl Ether is the ether formed by the reaction of a dimer of linoleyl alcohol with a C12-14 olefin oxide.

Its declared cosmetic functions are emollient and skin conditioning.

Source: European Commission CosIng inventory.

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