Cetearyl Olivate
Also known as: Hydrogenated Olive Oil, Cetearyl Alcohol
An oily, somewhat waxy ester of cetearyl alcohol and the fatty
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What Is Cetearyl Olivate?
An oily, somewhat waxy ester of cetearyl alcohol and the fatty acids from olive oil. Cetearyl olivate may be animal-derived, synthetic or derived from plants. It functions as an emulsifier and slip agent or texture enhancer. Cetearyl olivate is considered safe for use on skin.
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Journal of the American College of Toxicology, Volume 7, 1988, pages 403-407 []
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