INCI name

• LINOLEIC ACID,

Alternative names

• Acidum 9,12-Linolicum,
• 9,12-Linolsäure,
• Octadecadiensäure,
• (z,z)-9,12-Octadecadiensäure,
• Linolsäure,
• Omega 6,
• ISOMERIZED LINOLEIC ACID,
• Acidum 9,11-Linolicum,

Origin

• vegetable (predominantly),

Definition

• 9,12,15-Octadecatrienoic acid (9Z, 12Z, 15Z),

INCI function

• antistatic,
• emollient,
• skin caring,
• hair conditioning,
• Surfactant,
• cleansing,

Substance category

Characteristics

• reduces static electricity by neutralizing the electrical charge on the surface
• makes the skin supple and smoothes it
• Makes hair easy to comb, supple, soft and shiny.
• gives volume, suppleness and shine
• keeps the skin in good condition
• helps keep the body surface clean
• reduces the interfacial tension of cosmetic products
• contributes to an even distribution during application
• keeps the moisture
• Regulates sebaceous glad function
• approved for certified natural cosmetics

CAS-No.

• 60-33-3 (CIS),

EINECS/EILINCS-No.

• 200-470-9 (CIS),