Oleyl Alcohol

Rating:good

INCI name

  • OLEYL ALCOHOL,

Alternative names

  • Cis-9-Octadecenylalkohol,
  • Oleylalkohol,

Origin

  • vegetable (predominantly),

Definition

No information available

INCI function

  • emollient,
  • emulsifying,
  • tarnishing,
  • viscosity regulating,

Substance category

No information available

Characteristics

  • promotes the formation of intimate mixtures of immiscible liquids by changing their interfacial tension
  • makes the skin supple and smoothes it
  • reduces the transparency and translucency of cosmetic products
  • increases or decreases the viscosity of cosmetic products
  • approved for certified natural cosmetics

CAS-No.

  • 143-28-2,

EINECS/EILINCS-No.

  • 205-597-3,

Studies, literature and statements

Springer Lexikon Kosmetik, page 387

Emollient, emulsifier, opacifier, viscosity regulator. Evaluation: good skin and mucous membrane compatibility.

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