Oleth-5 is nonionic emulsifier , which is condensate of oleyl alcohol and Ethylene Oxide. OLETH-2 , 3 ,5 , 10 , 24 whose number is the average number of ethylene oxide units. In cosmetics and personal care products, the Oleth ingredients are important materials in the formulation of skin care products, makeup and hair care products.
Overview
INCI Name : Oleth-5
Synonym : OLEYL ALCOHOL 5 EO , C18 Fatty Alcohol with 5 EO , OE 5 , (Z)-9-Octadecen-1-ol ethoxylated
Other types : OLETH-2 ,OLETH-3, OLETH-10
CAS No. : 9004-98-2 , 5353-27-5
Molecular Formula : C18H35O(CH2CH2O) n—H
Category : emulsifying , non-ionic emulsifier and solubilizer , hair cosmetics
Oleth-5 Properties
| Item | Specification |
| Appearance | Colorless to light yellow liquid |
| Color , Pt-Co | ≤50.00 |
| Acid value , mgKOH/g | ≤1.00 |
| Hydroxyl value , mgKOH/g | 110.00~118.00 |
| PH (1% solution) | 5.50~7.50 |
| water | ≤0.50 |
Oleth-5 Use
Oleth-5 is a softener, lubricant, solubilizer, and emulsifier in the production of cosmetics such as astringent creams and lotions. It is an important material in foam bath, shampoo, cold perm, depilatory agent, hair straightener. OLETH-3 a solubilizer of bromoacid, to produce lipstick and liquid balm.
In the pharmaceutical industry, it is mainly as an emulsifier, lubricant, and solubilizer to produce emulsions and creams.
Packaging
200kg/drum , 50kg/drum
Storage
Original packaging. Keep in cool and dry place. Shelf life : Two years.
