Methyl Oleate/palmitate/linoleate/stearate
A cosmetic ingredient used as skin conditioning, skin conditioning - emollient, solvent in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Methyl Oleate/Palmitate/Linoleate/Stearate is the methyl ester of a mixture of oleic, palmitic, linoleic and stearic acids. Chemical
What does it do?
Methyl Oleate/palmitate/linoleate/stearate is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Skin conditioning
improves the appearance, feel, and condition of skin
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Skin conditioning - emollient
softens the skin by reducing roughness and friction between skin cells
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Solvent
dissolves other ingredients into a uniform liquid phase
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Surfactant - cleansing
surfactant whose primary cosmetic role is cleansing — the active workhorse in soaps, shampoos, and body washes
EU regulatory status
Methyl Oleate/palmitate/linoleate/stearate is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the European Union under Regulation 1223/2009. It is not subject to a specific Annex restriction at the time of writing.
Frequently asked questions
What is Methyl Oleate/palmitate/linoleate/stearate?
Methyl Oleate/palmitate/linoleate/stearate is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Methyl Oleate/Palmitate/Linoleate/Stearate is the methyl ester of a mixture of oleic, palmitic, linoleic and stearic acids. Chemical
Is Methyl Oleate/palmitate/linoleate/stearate allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Methyl Oleate/palmitate/linoleate/stearate is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Methyl Oleate/palmitate/linoleate/stearate do in cosmetic products?
Methyl Oleate/palmitate/linoleate/stearate is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: skin conditioning, skin conditioning - emollient, solvent, surfactant - cleansing.
What is the CAS number of Methyl Oleate/palmitate/linoleate/stearate?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Methyl Oleate/palmitate/linoleate/stearate is 67762-38-3.
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Source: EU CosIng database (European Commission). This page is derived from public-sector information published by the European Commission. · Last updated: 06/12/2013