Glyceryl Oleate Citrate is a multifunctional cosmetic ingredient derived from glycerol, oleic acid and citric acid. It is used in selected skin-care, hair-care, cleansing and personal-care formulations for its emollient, conditioning, emulsifying and formulation-support properties.
Glyceryl Oleate Citrate is particularly useful in formulations where a mild, skin-conditioning lipid component is desired. Its combination of fatty-acid-derived and citrate functionality allows it to contribute to the sensory properties, texture and performance of suitable cosmetic systems.
It can be incorporated into formulations such as cleansing products, shower products, creams, lotions, body-care products, hair-care products and other personal-care formulations, depending on the grade and formulation requirements.
Glyceryl Oleate Citrate is an ester-based cosmetic ingredient associated with oleic acid, glycerol and citric acid.
It belongs to the broader group of glycerol and fatty-acid-derived cosmetic ingredients and can be used as an emollient, conditioning ingredient and formulation-support material.
Key characteristics include:
Glyceryl Oleate Citrate is associated with ester structures formed from glycerol, oleic acid and citric acid. Commercial products can differ in ester composition and degree of esterification.
Therefore, the exact chemical profile, physical form and numerical specification should be evaluated according to the selected commercial grade.
Important technical characteristics include:
Glyceryl Oleate Citrate can be used as a multifunctional cosmetic ingredient in formulations where emollience, conditioning and lipid-phase functionality are required.
It may contribute to:
Potential applications include:
Glyceryl Oleate Citrate can be incorporated into suitable skin-care formulations as an emollient and conditioning ingredient.
It may contribute to a smoother and more conditioned skin feel.
Potential applications include:
Its use level and formulation role should be determined according to the selected grade and complete formulation.
Glyceryl Oleate Citrate can be evaluated in selected cleansing and wash-off formulations.
Potential applications include:
In suitable formulations, it can provide lipid-derived conditioning characteristics and help improve the sensory profile of cleansing products.
Glyceryl Oleate Citrate can also be considered for selected hair-care formulations.
Potential applications include:
It can contribute to conditioning characteristics and the overall sensory properties of suitable hair-care formulations.
As an oleic-acid-derived ester ingredient, Glyceryl Oleate Citrate can provide emollient functionality in suitable cosmetic systems.
It may contribute to:
It can therefore be evaluated in creams, lotions, body-care products and other suitable formulations.
Glyceryl Oleate Citrate can be evaluated in suitable emulsion systems where an oil-compatible conditioning component is required.
Potential formulation benefits can include:
Its compatibility with primary emulsifiers, co-emulsifiers, oils, esters and other formulation components should be established through formulation testing.
Important parameters when working with Glyceryl Oleate Citrate include:
Because commercial Glyceryl Oleate Citrate products can differ in composition, the specification of the selected grade should always be considered during formulation development.
The processing method depends on the physical form and grade of Glyceryl Oleate Citrate.
During formulation development, factors such as:
should be evaluated.
The appropriate processing conditions should be determined according to the specific grade and finished-product requirements.
Glyceryl Oleate Citrate is used as a cosmetic raw material in suitable skin-care, cleansing and hair-care formulations.
Manufacturers and formulators can evaluate the material based on:
Glyceryl Oleate Citrate suppliers can provide material for different cosmetic and personal-care formulation requirements.
Supplier evaluation may include:
Glyceryl Oleate Citrate can be supplied as a cosmetic raw material for various formulation categories, including:
For bulk procurement, the required grade and specification should be clearly defined according to the intended application.
Important procurement parameters include:
Glyceryl Oleate Citrate is a cosmetic ester ingredient associated with glycerol, oleic acid and citric acid and is used for emollient, conditioning and formulation-support applications.
The INCI name is Glyceryl Oleate Citrate.
It can be used as an emollient and conditioning ingredient in suitable skincare, cleansing, hair-care and personal-care formulations.
Yes. It can be evaluated in suitable creams, lotions and other emulsion-based formulations.
Yes. It can be incorporated into suitable cleansing, shower and wash-off formulations depending on the selected grade.
Yes. It can be evaluated in suitable conditioners, hair-care emulsions and conditioning systems.
Its water compatibility is grade-dependent and it is generally considered limited in direct water solubility. Formulation testing should be performed to determine the appropriate incorporation method.
Commercial Glyceryl Oleate Citrate can represent ester mixtures with composition dependent on the manufacturing process and degree of esterification. The exact composition should therefore be confirmed from the applicable product specification.
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Appearance | Pale yellow to cream-colored / off-white |