Olive acid (inci)

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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CAS number: 92044-96-7

Definition
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"Olive acid" means a mixture of fatty acids obtained from the olive oil (oil from olive fruits of Olea europaea, the olive tree (olive tree). Olive acids are used in cosmetic formulations. The fatty acid mixture acts as a surfactant (washing-active substance) and opacifier (clouds the transparency and translucency of cosmetic products).

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Olive oil; Surfactants;

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020