Glyceryl Oleate

Glyceryl Oleate is part of the hair lipids and skin lipids and has re-fating properties. Used as emulsifier and nonionic co-surfactant in various skin and hair care products. Creates water-in-oil emulsions (HLB value 3-5) but can also be used as a co-emulsifier and thickener for oil-in-water formulations. Saponification value: 160-180. Emulsifies water and oil phase to form water-in-oil emulsions. It also be used as  stabilizer and thickener in oil-in-water formulations. Widely used as re-fatting agent in shower gels and hair shampoos.