Dibutyl Adipate

Dibutyl Adipate is a cosmetic ingredient used as a skin conditioning - emollient, film forming agent. It appears in about 2% of cosmetic products in our 90,000+ product dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex).

INCI nameDIBUTYL ADIPATE
FunctionSKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, FILM FORMING, PLASTICISER, SKIN CONDITIONING
CAS number105-99-7
EC number203-350-4
Prevalence1,427 products (1.54% of dataset)
Most used inSkincare
EU statusRestricted (annex )
Monthly searches260

Used in

Sunscreens 81.3%Day Moisturizers 5%Serums 2.5%General Moisturizers 2.1%BB, CC, Tinted Moisturizers 1.5%Foundations 0.8%

Frequently asked

What does Dibutyl Adipate do in skincare?
Dibutyl Adipate functions as a skin conditioning - emollient, film forming agent in cosmetic formulas.
Is Dibutyl Adipate allowed in cosmetics?
Yes, but it is regulated in the EU — it appears in a Cosmetics Regulation annex with usage conditions.
What products contain Dibutyl Adipate?
It is most commonly found in Skincare products, especially sunscreens (81.3% of its uses).

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