Glyceryl Oleate SE

Glyceryl Oleate SE

AKA “Glyceryl Oleate”

Synthetic

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Ingredient Facts

Glyceryl oleate se

Synthetic · Surfactant - Emulsifying | Emollient | Skin Conditioning · EWG: 4

Plant-Derived

Emollient

Cleanser

Emulsifier

Skin Conditioner

Plant Oil

Synthetic

Clean

9-(Z)-Octadecenoic acid, monoesters with 1,2,3-propanetriol, neutralized Science: Functions: Surfactant - Emulsifying Safety Ratings: CIR: Safe as used

Family

Not directly applicable. Oleic acid, used to synthesize the ingredient, can be derived from various plant oils (olive, sunflower, etc.)

CAS #

25496-72-4, 111-03-5

Plant-Derived

Botanical-Derived Synthetic. Derived from oleic acid, a fatty acid obtained from plant oils such as olive, sunflower, and soybean. Synthesized through esterification of oleic acid with glycerin, then neutralized with a base.

Plant Source

Not directly applicable. Oleic acid, used to synthesize the ingredient, can be derived from various plant oils (olive, sunflower, etc.)

Function

Surfactant - Emulsifying | Emollient | Skin Conditioning

Benefits

Emulsifier

Mixes Oil & Water

Traditional Use

A self-emulsifying variant of glyceryl oleate developed for modern cosmetics in the mid-20th century. Designed to improve the incorporation of oleic acid (from olive oil) while reducing the need for additional emulsifiers.