Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2 (Vegan Lanolin)

Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2 (Vegan Lanolin)

Lanolin-like emollient and texture builder that delivers rich cushion, adhesion, and barrier-feel without animal-derived ingredients.

INCI Name

Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2

Appearance

Soft, waxy paste / balm-like solid (temperature dependent)

Solubility

Oil-soluble (anhydrous and oil phases)

Function

Emollient, occlusive/film-forming texture agent, viscosity builder, adhesion enhancer

Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2 is widely used as a vegan alternative to lanolin, offering a similar cushiony slip, gloss, and protective barrier feel. It improves pay-off and comfort in lip products and balms, increases water resistance, and enhances adhesion in long-wear cosmetic systems.

Performance & Usage

Key Benefits

• Vegan alternative to lanolin with rich cushion and comfort
• Enhances adhesion, payoff, and wear in lip and color products
• Creates a protective barrier feel (occlusive emolliency)
• Improves gloss and “balm-like” sensory profile
• Supports water resistance and reduced transepidermal moisture loss feel

Suggested Use Level

• Typical use: 1% – 15%
• Lip balms / salves: 5% – 20%
• Long-wear / adhesion boost: 2% – 10%

How to Use

• Add to the oil phase and heat as needed to melt and blend (commonly 60–80 °C depending on system).
• Mix until fully uniform, then proceed with waxes, butters, esters, and oils.
• On cool-down, it contributes structure, gloss, and cushion.

Formulation Notes

• Texture and firmness are temperature dependent.
• Pairs well with castor oil, polybutene, isododecane, hydrogenated polyisobutene, and ester blends.
• Excellent in lip oils, glosses, balm sticks, ointment-style balms, and barrier creams.

Applications

• Lip balms, lip masks, and salves
• Glosses and lipstick systems (adhesion + cushion)
• Barrier creams and ointment-style textures
• Water-resistant balms and protective products
• Color cosmetics requiring improved payoff and comfort

Documents

• Certificate of Analysis (COA)
• Safety Data Sheet (SDS)
• Additional Information

Disclaimer

This material is supplied exclusively for cosmetic formulation use and is not intended for direct application to the skin, hair, or body without proper formulation. The buyer assumes full responsibility for conducting bench-testing, small test batches, and stability evaluations prior to full-scale manufacturing, as well as ensuring regulatory compliance and safety in finished goods. CDF Supplies is not liable for formulation failures, batch losses, product degradation, or any direct or consequential damages resulting from the handling, processing, or use of this ingredient.

Storage

• Store tightly closed in a cool, dry place.
• Protect from excessive heat and direct sunlight.
• If softening occurs in warm conditions, allow to return to room temperature before handling.

Quality Standards

• Cruelty Free
• Kosher/Halal
• Vegan