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Emulsifiers

Cetearyl olivate

Together with a complementary emulsifier such as sorbitan olivate, it can form lamellar networks around oil droplets and through the water phase.

INCI
CETEARYL OLIVATE
Also known as
cetearyl olive oil ester · cetearyl olivate
Function
Emulsifiers
Ingredient answer

What is Cetearyl olivate?

Cetearyl olivate is an olive-derived fatty ester used in nonionic emulsifier systems to support cream structure and sensory glide.

Formulation behavior

How it works inside a formula

Treat commercial olivate systems as defined blends and test oil load, phase temperatures, shear, pH, electrolytes, and viscosity drift.

Where it appears

Common product contexts

  • lotions
  • face and body creams
  • conditioning emulsions
Practical caution

What to keep in view

Choose the system around oil-phase load, process, pH, electrolytes, and stability testing.

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