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Dibutyl Adipate

Softens and smooths.

What it is

An oily liquid made in a lab from adipic acid and butyl alcohol.

Used as an emollient and solvent, and as a plasticizer that keeps films in the formula flexible.

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What it does in a formula

Softens and smoothsOfficial EU function: Skin conditioning - emollient
Dissolves other ingredientsOfficial EU function: Solvent
Keeps skin in good conditionOfficial EU function: Skin conditioning
Forms a light filmOfficial EU function: Film forming
PlasticiserOfficial EU function: Plasticiser