Oleic Acid

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INCI name

  • OLEIC ACID,

Alternative names

  • Acidum Oleicum,
  • Ölsäure,
  • (z)-9-Octadecensäure,

Origin

  • vegetable (predominantly),

Definition

  • 9-Octadecenoic acid (9Z)-,

INCI function

  • emollient,
  • emulsifying,

Substance category

No information available

Characteristics

  • Is used for natural cosmetics
  • lipid-replenishing
  • promotes the formation of intimate mixtures of immiscible liquids by changing their interfacial tension
  • makes the skin supple and smoothes it

CAS-No.

  • 112-80-1,

EINECS/EILINCS-No.

  • 204-007-1,

Studies, literature and statements

Springer Lexikon Kosmetik, page 293

One of the components of the fats which come primarily from nature, simple unsaturated carbolic acid. The more oleic acid contained in a fat, the more easily it flows. Cosmetic use: Skin care material, emulsified. Recommended.

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