Dilinoleamidopropyl Dimethylamine is a reaction product of dilinoleic acid and dimethylaminopropyl-dimethylamine, is molecularly more than half vegetable derived with the remainder synthetic.
It is a viscous, clear, difunctional amido-amine. Structurally, Dilinoleamidopropyl Dimethylamine is cationic and has two tertiary amino groups, one at either end of the molecule. It is insoluble in water, mineral oils, and volatile silicones; miscable with castor oil, ethanol, propylene glycol, and isopropyl myristate.
The molecule can be reacted to form a diquaternary or a difunctional salt, in situ, with various organic acids. This property gives the formulator extreme flexibility in developing a conditioning solution; vegetable-derived acids such as lauric or isostearic acids deserve consideration. Dilinoleamidopropyl Dimethylamine will be deposited on hair to improve manageability in such systems.
The use of Dilinoleamidopropyl Dimethylamine in hair conditioners is strongly indicated. These properties suggest using this ingredient in rinse-off and leave-in conditioners, water-in-oil emulsions, and as a quaternary intermediate. It is non-irritating to the skin and eyes.Related ingredients
