Synonym(s)
CAS number: 5323-95-5; Ricinoleic acid sodium salt; Sodiumricinates
DefinitionThis section has been translated automatically.
"Sodium...' means the element sodium, 'ricinoleate' means salts/esters of ricinoleic acid (12-hydroxy-9-octadecenoic acid)
Sodium ricinoleate is used in cosmetic formulations. It acts as an emulsifier (surface-active substance which is used in cosmetic products as an additive to combine 2 immiscible liquids - e.g. oil and water - into one emulsion) and as a surfactant (washing-active substance).
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