Ethylhexyl oleate

Ethylhexyl oleate (CAS 26399-02-0), also known by the trade name SABODERM EO, is an ester of oleic acid and 2-ethylhexanol used across personal care, lubricant, and polymer industries.

It functions as an emollient, plasticizer, and carrier solvent, valued for its low viscosity and compatibility with a broad range of formulation bases. In personal care, it is used as an emollient and skin-conditioning carrier.

It is frequently found in lotions, sunscreens, and color cosmetics, where it delivers a lightweight, non-greasy skin feel. Industrial lubricant formulators incorporate it into metalworking fluids and cutting oils.

It serves as a base fluid or co-lubricant, where its ester structure provides good boundary lubrication on metal surfaces. In plastics processing, it acts as a plasticizer and softener for PVC and other polymer systems.

This material improves flexibility without significant migration. It also functions as a solvent and carrier for active ingredients, pigments, and UV filters in both cosmetic and industrial coating formulations.

Ethylhexyl oleate is supplied as a clear, pale yellow liquid. It is available in technical and cosmetic grades, with cosmetic-grade material meeting purity standards suitable for personal care manufacturing.

Packaging typically ranges from drums to IBC containers for bulk industrial supply. This versatile chemical ensures high performance across diverse applications while maintaining excellent stability and solubility.