Sodium Oleyl Sulfate

Sodium Oleyl Sulfate

AKA “1847-55-8, oleyl sodium sulfate, UNII-46F21X4586, EINECS 217-430-1, sodium oleyl alcohol sulfate, OLEYL SODIUM SULPHATE, SODIUM OLEYL SULPHATE, 9-Octadecen-1-ol, hydrogen sulfate, sodium salt, (9Z)-, 46F21X4586”

Surfactant

Ingredient Facts

Sodium oleyl sulfate

AKA: 1847-55-8, Oleyl sodium sulfate, UNII-46F21X4586, EINECS 217-430-1, Sodium oleyl alcohol sulfate, OLEYL SODIUM SULPHATE, SODIUM OLEYL SULPHATE, 9-Octadecen-1-ol, Hydrogen sulfate, Sodium salt, (9Z)-, 46F21X4586

Surfactant · Cleansing · EWG: 4

Synthetic

Cleanser

Emulsifier

Plant Oil

Not Clean

Sodium (Z)-octadec-9-enyl sulphate

Formula

C18H35NaO4S

Mol. Weight

370.50

CAS #

1847-55-8, 16979-51-4

Form

Powder

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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.

Foaming

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.

Surfactant Cleansing

Surfactant Emulsifying

Anti-Inflammatory

Antimicrobial

Fights Acne

Removes dirt and impurities

Creates cleansing foam

Lifts away dirt and oil

Mixes oil and water

Traditional Use

Developed in the mid-20th century as a synthetic surfactant derived from oleic acid. Used in modern cosmetics as a cleansing agent with no traditional or historical use.