Linoleic Acid
✓ EU AllowedAlso known as: LA, omega-6 fatty acid, 18:2 cis-9,12, Form of Vitamin F What-it-does: skin-identical ingredient , emollient , surfactant/cleansing Official CosIng In
Identification
CAS Number 60-33-3
EINECS / EC 200-470-9 (CIS)
CosIng Ref 77323
Chemical Name (9Z,12Z)-octadeca-9,12-dienoic acid
IUPAC Name —
Formula C18H32O2
Mol. Weight 280.4 g/mol
SMILES CCCCCC=CCC=CCCCCCCCC(=O)O
InChIKey OYHQOLUKZRVURQ-HZJYTTRNSA-N
Function & Classification
Primary Function skin-identical ingredient
Secondary Functions emollient, surfactant, cleansing Official CosIng Information All Functions: antistatic, cleansing, emollient, hair conditi
Category Oils & Butters
Manufacturer CLR Berlin
EU Regulatory Status
Safety Profile
Comedogenic Rating: 1/5
Low risk — should be fine for most skin types
Skin Type Compatibility
Acne-Prone ✓ Safe
Fungal Acne Safe ✓ Safe
No toxicology data available yet for this ingredient.
Check SCCS opinions or CIR reports for published safety assessments.
NOAEL · Dermal Absorption % · Sensitization
Formulation Guidelines
Benefits skin-identical ingredient , emollient , surfactant/cleansing Official CosIng Information All Functions: antistatic, cleansing, emollient, hair conditi
Suppliers & Documents
CLR Berlin 🇩🇪 Germany
Documents