An ester of oleyl alcohol and acetic acid, listed as an emollient.
What it is
Oleyl acetate is (Z)-octadec-9-enyl acetate, the ester of oleyl alcohol, an unsaturated fatty alcohol with 18 carbon atoms, and acetic acid. CosIng lists it as an emollient.
Where it is used
Appears on the ingredient lists of a small number of products.
Limits of interpretation
The INCI list shows which ingredients are present, not how much of each. Above 1%, ingredients are listed in descending order of weight; below 1% the order is free.
Functions
- Skin conditioning – emollient
- Acting as lubricants on the skin surface providing the skin with a soft and smooth appearance.
EU regulation
This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.