Sodium olivate

Sodium olivate (CAS 61789-88-6), also known as olive oil acids sodium salt, is the saponified derivative of olive oil produced by reacting olive oil fatty acids with sodium hydroxide.

Where is Sodium olivate used?

• Bar soap: primary ingredient in traditional Castile and Marseille formulations
• Personal care: mild cleansing with skin-compatible fatty acid profiles
• Liquid personal care: co-surfactant in facial cleansers and shampoo bars
• Home care and industrial cleaning: plant-derived cleaning base for natural or eco-certified positioning
• It serves as a natural surfactant and cleansing agent.

Good to know: Cold-process and hot-process soap producers use it as a pre-saponified alternative to raw olive oil to streamline production. It offers an effective alternative to petroleum-based surfactants in many industrial settings.