Glycol oleate

Glycol oleate (CAS 4500-01-0), also sold as ethylene glycol monooleate, is a fatty acid ester derived from oleic acid and ethylene glycol.

Where is Glycol oleate used?

• Personal care: emulsifier and skin-conditioning agent in creams, lotions and hair care products, improving texture and moisture retention
• Metalworking and industrial lubricants: friction reduction and surface wetting in cutting fluids and process oils
• Textile processing: fiber lubricant and softener during spinning and finishing, reducing static and improving handle
• Coatings and adhesives: plasticizer that improves flexibility and substrate adhesion
• It functions as an emulsifier, lubricant and softening agent.

Commercial specifications

• Liquid or low-viscosity oily fluid, depending on purity and processing conditions
• Technical grade for industrial applications
• Cosmetic-grade material meeting relevant purity benchmarks for personal care use
• Packaging from drums to IBC containers for bulk procurement