Product Description
Oleic Acid is a clear, high-quality monounsaturated fatty acid (C18:1) widely used in skin care, hair care, soap making, DIY beauty products and cosmetic formulations. It enhances softness, spreadability and conditioning in creams, lotions, balms, cleansing oils, soap bars and body products.
It is also useful in home care blends, liquid soaps and general-purpose formulations where a stable fatty acid component is required. Suitable for small creators, professional formulators and manufacturers, subject to proper handling and regulatory practices.
Chemical Information
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Chemical Name (Common): Oleic Acid
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IUPAC Name: (9Z)-Octadec-9-enoic acid
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Other Names: cis-9-Octadecenoic acid, C18:1 Fatty Acid
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INCI Name: Oleic Acid
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Molecular Formula: C18H34O2
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CAS Number: 112-80-1
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Purity: ≥ 99.9%
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Appearance: Clear, colorless to pale yellow oily liquid
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Odor: Mild fatty odor
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Density (25 °C): ~0.89 g/cm³
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Solubility: Insoluble in water; soluble in oils, esters and many organic solvents
Features & Benefits
- High quality fatty acid with ≥99.9% purity
- Enhances skin conditioning, softness and glide
- Improves texture and spreadability of creams and lotions
- Acts as a conditioning and superfatting agent in soaps and shampoo bars
- Compatible with a wide range of oils, butters, esters and surfactants
- Suitable for personal care, home care and multi-purpose DIY formulations
- Clear appearance supports transparent formulations
Uses & Applications
- Skin care: creams, lotions, moisturizers
- Hair care: oils, conditioners, masks
- Soap making: bar soaps, liquid soaps, syndet bars
- Cleansing oils, balms and makeup removers
- Home care: handwash and surface-cleaning blends
- General formulations requiring a fatty acid component
Suggested Formulation Uses (Examples)
- Handwash / liquid soap: 1–5% as fatty acid component
- Cleansing oil / makeup remover: 5–20% as emollient and solubilizer
- Soap / shampoo bars: part of fatty acid blend for conditioning feel
- Textile / other blends: use level to be optimized by the formulator
Storage
- Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from direct sunlight and heat.
- Keep container tightly closed to minimize oxidation and moisture uptake.
- Avoid prolonged storage at elevated temperatures and keep away from strong oxidizing agents.
Warnings
- For professional and commercial use; not intended for ingestion or pharmaceutical use.
- Avoid contact with eyes, skin and clothing. Do not ingest.
- Avoid inhalation of mists or aerosols.
- Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local regulations.
Safety & Handling Summary
Use suitable PPE such as gloves, goggles and protective clothing. Avoid prolonged or repeated skin contact and wash thoroughly after handling. In case of a spill, absorb with inert material and collect in suitable containers for disposal. Always consult the Safety Data Sheet (SDS) for full safety, toxicological and regulatory information.
Technical Support
Cleansol technical support can assist professional users with typical use levels, compatibility advice and general handling guidelines. Please contact your Cleansol representative or distributor for assistance.
Disclaimer
Disclaimer: The typical data is only for the reference. Information is for general reference only. Users must verify suitability and comply with safety and regulatory requirements before use. Cleansol assumes no liability for misuse.
Professional Use Declaration
By purchasing this product, I confirm it is solely for my professional and commercial use only. I accept full responsibility for safe handling, storage and disposal.
