Glyceryl Oleate

Glyceryl Oleate

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Description
Description
Glyceryl oleate is the monoester of glycerin and oleic acid. It's part of the hair lipids and skin lipids and has re-fating properties. Used as emulsifier and nonionic co-surfactant in various skin and hair care products. Creates water-in-oil emulsions (HLB value 3-5) but can also be used as a co-emulsifier and thickener for oil-in-water formulations. Saponification value: 160-180.
Benefits
  • Emulsifies water and oil phase to form water-in-oil emulsions
  • Acts as stabilizer and thickener in oil-in-water formulations
  • Widely used as re-fatting agent in shower gels and hair shampoos
Use
Add to oil/emulsifier phase of formulas. Typical use level: 0.5-3%. If used in surfactant systems, typical use level is 0.5-1% which should still keep shampoos clear and transparent. For external use only.
Applications
Creams, lotions, shampoos, shower gels, liquid soaps, hair pomades.
CAS
111-03-5, 37220-82-9
INCI
Glyceryl oleate
composition
Glyceryl oleate
Purity Grade
No purity grade applicable
Appearance
Pale yellow soft solid, becomes liquid at temperatures above 21°C (70°F), bland odor
Solubility
Oil-soluble
Preservation
Preservative-free
Storage
Store in a closed container at a dry place at room temperature
Country of Origin
USA
Raw Material Source
Fatty acids derived from coconut and palm oil.
Manufacture
Glyceryl oleate is produced by combining naturally derived oleic acid with glycerin.
Animal Testing
Not animal tested
GMO
GMO-free
Vegan
Does not contain animal-derived components
HS Code
3823706000