Bis-diglyceryl polyacyladipate-2 is a semi-solid emollient. It is valued for its high water-binding properties, excellent adhesion to the skin and glossy finish. Though it is sometimes contained in cosmetic products such as moisturizer and hair dye, this ingredient is most often used in lip products such as lip gloss, lip balm, lip plumper and lipstick. Its molecular formula is C66H118O18 and molecular weight is 1199.6.
What is BIS-DIGLYCERYL POLYACYLADIPATE-2 used for?
Due to its function as an emollient, it is used in multiple personal care products such as in leave-on: lipstick, lip balm, lip gloss, eye shadow, lip liner, lip plumper, lip balm with SPF, foundation, bronzer/highlighter, blush, brow, liner, concealer, eye liner, mascara, makeup primer, moisturizer, BB cream, daily use with SPF, facial powder, around-eye cream, glitter, anti-aging, beard care, after sun product, cuticle treatment, body powder, facial, and in rinse-off products like eye makeup remover, exfoliant/scrub, facial cleanser. For hair care, it benefits extend for use in hair styling aide, styling gel/lotion, mask, setting powder/spray, hair treatments, serums & essences.
Origin
Bis-diglyceryl polyacyladipate-2 is manufactured in 1-pot reactions with heat, catalysts, and reduced pressure. The raw materials used in the production of this ester is diglycerin, adipic acid, isostearic acid, 12-hydroxystearic acid, n-octanoic acid, and n-decanoic acid. Stearic acid is also a raw material for the production of bis-diglyceryl polyacyladipate-2.
Safety profile
Bis-diglyceryl polyacyladipate-2 is not acute or reproductive toxicant, it is not genotoxic, and not dermal irritant/sensitizer. The Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) Expert Panel recognized that data gaps remained regarding toxicokinetics and carcinogenicity data. Bis-diglyceryl polyacyladipate-2 is used mostly in leave-on dermal applications, and is large, highly lipid-soluble compound that is not expected to efficiently pass through the stratum corneum of the skin. As noted, even if it was to penetrate the skin, the constituent compound does not present a toxicological concern based on the available toxicity data.