Sodium Oleate

Sodium Oleate

AKA “143-19-1, Oleic acid sodium salt, Osteum, Eunatrol, Olate flakes, Sodium 9-octadecenoate, (Z)-, 9-Octadecenoic acid (Z)-, sodium salt, CCRIS 1964”

Surfactant

Ingredient Facts

Sodium oleate

AKA: 143-19-1, Oleic acid sodium salt, Osteum, Eunatrol, Olate flakes, Sodium 9-octadecenoate, (Z)-, 9-Octadecenoic acid (Z)-, Sodium salt, CCRIS 1964

Surfactant · Cleansing · EWG: 1

Synthetic

Cleanser

Emulsifier

Plant Oil

Clean

The CIR Expert Panel concluded that the following ingredients are safe in the present practices of use andconcentration described in the safety assessment when formulated to be non-irritating and non-sensitizing, which may be basedon a QRA...Sodium Oleate...

Solubility IN WATER: 10 G/100 CC @ 12 °C; SLIGHTLY SOL IN ETHER

Formula

C18H33NaO2

Mol. Weight

304.40

CAS #

143-19-1, 16558-02-4

State

Oleic acid, [sodium salt] is a light tan solid with a slight tallow-like odor. Sinks and mixes slowly with water. (USCG, 1999)

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Functions

Cleansing

Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.

Cleansing

Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.

Emulsifying

Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.

Viscosity Controlling

Removes Impurities

Cleansing Surfactant

Emulsifier

Controls Viscosity

Antioxidant Protection

Locks In Moisture

Traditional Use

Derived from oleic acid found in olive oil and other plant oils used for millennia in soap-making. Traditional olive oil soaps date back to ancient Mesopotamia and Egypt, where they were valued for gentle cleansing.