Glyceryl Oleate SE

Glyceryl Oleate SE 1
Glyceryl Oleate SE 2
Glyceryl Oleate SE 3
Plant-Derived Synthetic
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Plant Oil
Clean
9-(Z)-Octadecenoic acid, monoesters with 1,2,3-propanetriol, neutralized
CAS #
25496-72-4, 111-03-5
Functions
Emulsifying
Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.
Emulsifier
Mixes Oil & Water
Traditional Use
A self-emulsifying variant of glyceryl oleate developed for modern cosmetics in the mid-20th century. Designed to improve the incorporation of oleic acid (from olive oil) while reducing the need for additional emulsifiers.
EWG
1
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed4 reviews →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
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Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR