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Emollient

GLYCOL OLEATE

CAS 4500-01-0 Updated
72

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.

About

Glycol oleate — an ethylene-glycol monoester of oleic acid used as an emollient and opacifier. Generally fine at cosmetic grade; control of free glycol residue is the key.

Function

ANTISTATICSKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENTSURFACTANT - EMULSIFYINGSKIN CONDITIONING

Skin benefits

  • Emollient and opacifier
  • Pearlescent visual effect in surfactant systems
  • Mild on skin

Known concerns

  • Free ethylene glycol residue must be controlled
  • Oxidative stability watch (oleate)
  • Limited dedicated CIR dossier

References

EU

EU CosIng database

European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.

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