Diisopropyl Adipate

moisturising
sensitivity irritation

overview

Diethylhexyl Adipate and Diisopropyl Adipate are ingredients used in cosmetics and personal care products. They act as lubricants, solvents, and skin conditioning agents. These ingredients are generally considered safe for use in cosmetics and personal care products. Diisopropyl Adipate is a diester of isopropyl alcohol and Adipic Acid.

benefits

Diethylhexyl Adipate and Diisopropyl Adipate offer the following benefits: Skin Conditioning: These ingredients act as emollients, helping to soften and smooth the skin. Lubrication: They create a lubricating layer on the skin's surface, giving it a soft and smooth appearance. Dissolving Agents: They help dissolve other substances in cosmetic formulations. Softening Agents: They soften synthetic compounds, reducing brittleness and cracking.

Skin suitability

NA

concerns

Diethylhexyl Adipate and Diisopropyl Adipate are generally considered safe for use in cosmetics and personal care products. However, some potential side effects include: Skin Irritation: Undiluted Diethylhexyl Adipate and Diisopropyl Adipate may cause mild, transient eye irritation and skin irritation in some individuals. Sensitization: Diethylhexyl Adipate is not a skin sensitizer, but Diisopropyl Adipate may cause sensitization in some individuals.

precautions

To minimize the risk of potential side effects, it is important to use Diethylhexyl Adipate and Diisopropyl Adipate according to the manufacturer's instructions and avoid excessive use.

source

Diethylhexyl Adipate is the ester of diethylhexyl alcohol and adipic acid. Diisopropyl Adipate is the ester of isopropyl alcohol and adipic acid. Adipic acid is a component of various fats and is also found in beet juice.

CIR

The Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) Expert Panel has evaluated the safety of Diethylhexyl Adipate and Diisopropyl Adipate and concluded that they are safe for use in cosmetics and personal care products.

EWG

Restricted: EWG VERIFIED products cannot contain this ingredient without adequate substantiation

additional info

Diisopropyl Adipate is used in a variety of applications, such as the production of moisturisers, shaving lotions and cleaning agents. It acts as a lubricant on the skin surface which gives the skin a soft and smooth appearance. Its solvent properties allow its use as a carrier for other cosmetic ingredients and also to soften synthetic compounds by reducing brittleness and cracking. It is used in hydro-alcoholic formulations such as shaving lotions, and also grooming products, hand lotions, sun-care products and lipsticks where these properties are highly desirable. It is suitable for room temperature processing. Other applications include use as a speciality solvent in household cleaners. They have some function as low temperature resistant and low viscosity plasticizer for PVC and its copolymers and cellulose esters. Adipic acid esters are used as intermediates to produce other chemical compounds. DIPA can be used as an adjuvant and as a raw material in the production of Agrochemical intermediates.