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Diethylhexyl Adipate

Korean: 다이에틸헥실아디페이트 · Functions: film forming, plasticiser, skin conditioning, skin conditioning - emollient, solvent

KR South Korea (MFDS)

No specific rule on file.

EU European Union (CosIng)

No specific rule on file.

US United States (FDA)

No specific rule on file. The FDA regulates few cosmetic ingredients by name; no rule does not mean approval.

Other markets

How Diethylhexyl Adipate is treated in 1 more market, from the overseas cosmetic regulation database compiled by Korea's MFDS. Always confirm with the regulator of that country before selling there.

Market	Status	Conditions
CA Canada	Restricted	【Restrictions】 Conditions of Use by product type : (a) Leave-on body moisturizers (b) Other cosmetics 【Restrictions】 Maximum Concentration Permitted : (a) 6.0%

Source: MFDS cosmetic ingredient use restrictions — overseas regulations · checked Oct 16, 2026

Also listed as

Diethylhexyl Adipate 다이에틸헥실아디페이트

Information only, not medical advice. Rules change — always check the linked official source. If you are pregnant, have a skin condition or allergies, ask a dermatologist or pharmacist.

Frequently asked questions

Is Diethylhexyl Adipate banned in the European Union?

We found no specific rule for it in the EU's CosIng records. That is not an approval or a safety statement.

Is Diethylhexyl Adipate banned in South Korea?

We found no specific rule for it in Korea's MFDS records. That is not an approval or a safety statement.

Is Diethylhexyl Adipate allowed in cosmetics in the U.S.?

We found no specific rule for it in the FDA's records. That is not an approval or a safety statement.

What is Diethylhexyl Adipate used for in cosmetics?

The EU's CosIng inventory lists its functions as: film forming, plasticiser, skin conditioning, skin conditioning - emollient, solvent.

What is Diethylhexyl Adipate called on Korean labels?

Korea's MFDS standard Korean name is 다이에틸헥실아디페이트.