Synonym(s)
CAS number: 822-17-3
DefinitionThis section has been translated automatically.
"Sodium' means the element sodium, 'linoleate' means salts/esters of linoleic acid (octadeca-9,12-dienoic acid).
Sodium linoleate is used in cosmetic formulations. The substance acts as a detergent, emulsifier (a surface-active substance used as an additive in cosmetic products to combine two immiscible liquids - e.g. oil and water - to form an emulsion) and viscosity regulator (increases or decreases the viscosity of cosmetic products).
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