Sodium oleate (inci)

Author:Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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CAS number: 143-19-1 / 16558

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DefinitionThis section has been translated automatically.

"Sodium" refers to the element sodium, "oleate" to the ingredient oleic acid.
Sodium oleate is used in cosmetic products. The compound acts as an emulsifier (surface-active substance used as an excipient in cosmetic preparations), surfactant (washing-active substance/improves the even distribution of the products during application), viscosity regulator (increases or decreases the viscosity (toughness) of cosmetic products. Furthermore, the compound cleans skin, hair or teeth.

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer