Ingredient
DILINOLEIC ACID/ETHYLENEDIAMINE COPOLYMER
Substance information
The name component "linoleic" means that the ingredient contains, as fatty acid component, amongst others, linoleic acid (mostly introduced via an acylation reaction). This ingredient contains ethylenediamine (1,2-diaminoethane) as amine component. Amines are generally organic compounds which are derived from ammonia and in which one, two or all three hydrogen atoms of the ammonia have been substituted by alkyl or aryl groups. "Copolymer" refers to a polymer composed of several different (mostly two) basic units (monomers).
Function(s) of this ingredient in cosmetic products
BINDING
Ensures the cohesion of powdered products
FILM FORMING
Produces a continuous film on skin, hair and / or nails
VISCOSITY CONTROLLING
Increases or decreases the viscosity of cosmetic products
Origin
(Information may exclusively reflect the status at initial entry of this ingredient into the relevant INCI dictionary; technological progress may have added new manufacturing options based on substances of different origin)
Belongs to the following substance groups
Regulating cosmetics
Cosmetics Ingredients are subject to regulation. Please note, different regulations may apply to cosmetic ingredients outside the EU.