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| 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 emulsionsActs as stabilizer and thickener in oil-in-water formulationsWidely 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. |
| Product Number: | RUIOL342 |
| INCI: | Glyceryl oleate |
| Composition: | Glyceryl oleate |
| PurityGrade: | 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: | USA |
| Animal: | Not animal tested |
| GMO: | GMO-free |
| Vegan: | Does not contain animal-derived components |
| HS: | 3823706000 |