Synonym(s)
CAS number: 61789-88-6
DefinitionThis section has been translated automatically.
"Sodium" means the element sodium, "olivate" an esterification product/salt of olive oil fatty acids
Sodium olivate is used in cosmetic formulations. The mixture of substances acts as a surfactant (washing-active substance; improves the even distribution of the products during application), emulsifier (surface-active substance which is used in cosmetic products as an additive to combine 2 immiscible liquids - e.g. oil and water - to form an emulsion).
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