murphyGlyceryl Oleate
AKA: MONOESTER WITH 1, 3-DIHYDROXYPROPYL (9E)-9-OCTADECENOATE #
Synthetic
Humectant
Skin Conditioner
Acid
Clean
OriginDerived from oleic acid, a monounsaturated fatty acid found in plant oils like olive and sunflower. Synthesized through esterification of glycerol with oleic acid under controlled heat and catalytic conditions.
Glyceryl Oleate is a cosmetic ingredient. Rated low hazard by EWG.
CAS #
25496-72-4, 111-03-5
Form
Powder
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Functions
Humectant
A moisture magnet. Pulls water from the air and deeper skin layers up to the surface to keep skin plump and hydrated.
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Softens & Smooths
Emulsifier
Adds Fragrance
Smooths and softens skin
Adds pleasant scent
Mixes oil and water
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory0 listings
🛡️Safety-assessed5 reviews →
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EWG
1
CIR
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Pregnancy
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CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
2 studies / 2 not sensitizing (CIR 174 and 706)
Mixed Phototoxicity Results
Both phototoxic and non-phototoxic results in the CIR safety assessment (CIR 174 and 706)
Eye Irritant in Testing
5 studies / 5 irritating / reactions minimal to moderate (CIR 174 and 706)
Mixed Skin Irritation Results
9 studies / 5 irritating / 4 not irritating / reactions minimal to severe (CIR 174 and 706)
Concentration Guide
CIR lists it as not reported to be in use.
CIR · report published 2020
Regulatory Agencies
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG