emulsifiersEmulsifying Wax

Cetearyl Olivate (and) Sorbitan Olivate

Olivem 1000

emulsifieremollientskin protectant

INCI Name

Cetearyl Olivate (an...

Functions

3 Roles

Sustainability

9/10

Category

emulsifiers

What It Does

Olivem 1000 is a PEG-free, self-emulsifying blend derived from olive oil that creates liquid crystal structures mimicking the skin's natural lamellar organization. This ECOCERT-approved emulsifier is particularly valued for producing stable oil-in-water emulsions with an elegant, non-greasy skin feel and exceptional moisturizing properties due to its biomimetic structure. Formulators choose it for natural and organic formulations where it delivers both emulsification and skin-identical lipid delivery, working effectively across a wide pH range and requiring no additional co-emulsifiers in most applications.

Stabilizes oil-water mixtures
Creates elegant cream textures
Enables layered formulations
Improves ingredient distribution

Technical Properties

HLB Value

9

Hydrophilic-Lipophilic Balance

pH Range

3.0-12.0

Optimal working range

Ionic Charge

nonionic

Molecular charge type

Viscosity Effect

thickening

Impact on formula thickness

Foaming Ability

low

Lather generation

Ingredient Compatibility

Works Well With

nonionic surfactantsmost emollientshumectantsplant oilsbutterssiliconesmost active ingredientspreservatives

Avoid Combining

strong acids below pH 3strong bases above pH 12
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Sustainability Profile

Sustainability Score

9/10

Biodegradability

readily biodegradable

Source

plant-derived

Feedstock

olive oil fatty acids

Available Variants

7 forms available

Emulsifying Wax

Olivem 1000 Wax Pellets

Standard

Wax Flakes

Waxy Flakes

Waxy Pellets

Waxy Solid Blend

Quick Reference

Full INCI Name
Cetearyl Olivate (and) Sorbitan Olivate
Common Name
Olivem 1000
Category
emulsifiers

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