OLETH-3

OLETH-3

CAS NO : 5274-66-8

EC / List no.: 500-236-9
    
What Is It?
Oleth-2, -3, -4, -5, -6, -7, -8, -9, -10, -11, -12, -15, -16, -20, -23, -25, -30, -40, -44, and -50 are polyethylene glycol ethers of oleyl alcohol  in which the number in the name is the average number of ethylene oxide units. In cosmetics and personal care products, the Oleth(oleyl alcohol 3 eo ) ingredients are used in the formulation of skin care products, makeup and hair care products.
(9Z)-octadecen-1-ol is a long chain fatty alcohol that is octadecanol containing a double bond located at position 9 (the Z-geoisomer). It has a role as a nonionic surfactant and a metabolite. It is a long-chain primary fatty alcohol and a fatty alcohol 18:1.

Synonmys: Oleth-3 phosphate; UNII-8Q0Z18J1VL; 8Q0Z18J1VL; Crodafos O3a; Oleth-3-phosphate; Oleth-3 phosphate [INCI]; Oleth-3 phosphate [VANDF]; Ethanol, 2-(2-(2-((9Z)-9-octadecen-1-yloxy)ethoxy)ethoxy)-, 1-(dihydrogen phosphate); 45306-73-8; Q27270877; 2-[2-[2-[(Z)-octadec-9-enoxy]ethoxy]ethoxy]ethyl dihydrogen phosphate; Diethanolamine oleth-3 phosphate; UNII-Y67NX5905E; Dea-oleth-3 phosphate; Y67NX5905E; Crodafos O3d; Mayphos OL 3N; Dea oleth-3 phosphate; Diolamine oleth-3 phosphate; Dea-oleth-3 phosphate [INCI]; Ethanol, 2-(2-(2-(9-octadecenyloxy)ethoxy)ethoxy)-, dihydrogen phosphate, (Z)-, compd. with 2,2'-iminodiethanol (1:1); Q27294308; Oleyl ether phosphate (where # is 2,3,4,10 or 20); Polyethylene glycol (#) oleyl ether phosphate (where # is 10, 100,200,500 or 1000); Oleth-# phosphate (where # is 2,3,4,10 or 20);Polyoxyethylene (#) oleyl ether phosphate (where # is 2,3,4,10 or 20); Oleyl alcohol, ethoxylated, phosphate;Oleth-# phosphate where # is 2,3,4,10 or 20;PEG-# 0leyl ether phosphate where # is 3,100,200,500 or 1000;Oleyl alcohol, ethoxylate, phosphate;Phosphoric acid, mixed esters with oleyl alcohol polyglycol ether; OLETH-3; Ethanol, 2-2-2-(9Z)-9-octadecenyloxyethoxyethoxy-; 2-[2-[2-(9-octadecenyloxy)ethoxy]ethoxy]-; (Z)-Ethanol; Ethanol; 2-[2-[2-(9-octadecenyloxy)ethoxy]ethoxy]-,(Z)-; Ethanol, 2-[2-[2-[(9Z)-9-octadecen-1-yloxy]ethoxy]ethoxy]-; Poly (oxy-1,2-ethanediyl); .alpha.-9- (Z) -octadecenyl-.omega.-hydroxy (30 mol EO average molar ratio); Polyoxyl 10 oleyl ether; 3,6,9,12,15,18,21,24-Octaoxadotetracont-33-en-1-ol; 3,6,9,12-Tetraoxatriacont-21-en-1-ol; Oleth-12; Oleth-15; Oleth-20; Oleth-23; Oleth-25; Oleth-30; Oleth-4; Oleth-40; Oleth-44; Oleth-50; Oleth-6; Oleth-7; Oleth-8; Oleth-9; PEG-12 Oleyl ether; case no: 9004-98-2; OLETH-3, CAS No .: 9004-98-2. INCI name: OLETH-3. French names: Ethylene oxide- oleylalcohol adduct; Ethyleneoxide-oleyl alcohol condensate; Poly 3 oleylether; Polyoxyethylated oleyl alcohol; Polyoxyethylene (3) oleyl ether; Polyoxyethylene (3) oleyl ether; Polyoxyethylene oleyl alcohol; Polyethylene glycol oleyl ether; Polyethylene glycol monooleyl ether; oleyl alcohol 3 eo; .Oleyl alcohol-3 eo
We manufactures a wide range of Ethoxylates of C8 to C22 Fatty Alcohols like Lauryl Alcohol, Cetostearyl Alcohol, Oleyl Cetyl Alcohol, Behenyl Alcohol, Stearyl Behenyl Alcohol, Stearyl Alcohol, etc. (oleyl alcohol 3 eo )
The addition of ethylene oxide (EO) to a fatty alcohol results in a surface-active agent having the carbon rich oleo based fatty alcohol and the hydrophilic polyoxoethylene fragment. Fatty alcohols are derived from natural sources like palm kernel oil, coconut oil, rapeseed oil, castor oil etc. Synthetic fatty alcohols are produced in large scale from petroleum-based hydrocarbons by the oxo process.
As described earlier, Fatty Alcohol Ethoxylates are composed of fatty alcohols, which have oil-loving properties and the polyoxoethylene part that prefers water. These dual characteristics enable the fatty alcohol ethoxylate to inhabit the interfaces between oil and water and combine them by reducing the interfacial energy providing effective mixing resulting in clear solutions/formulations.
Therefore, such Fatty Alcohol Ethoxylate find large-scale applications in detergents (wetting agents, emulsifiers), personal hygiene products (shampoos, emollients, foam boosters, Viscosity builders), leather (degreasing, wetting), textile paints and agriculture (emulsifiers, dispersion) process.

The Oleth ingredients clean skin and hair by helping water to mix with oil and dirt so that they can be rinsed away. These ingredients also help to form emulsions by reducing the surface tension of the substances to be emulsified and help ingredients to dissolve in liquids in which they would not normally dissolve. 
The Oleth ingredients are polyethylene glycol ethers of oleyl alcohol. Their physical from ranges from liquids to waxy solids. The water solublity of the Oleth ingredients increases as the content of ethylene oxide increases.

A partly water, partly oil soluble molecule created by the attachment of (ethoxylated) oleyl alcohol (oil-soluble part) and phosphoric acid (water-soluble part). 
It works as an emulsifier helping water and oil to mix and as a dispersing agent helping insoluble solid particles (such as mineral UV filters or pigments) to be evenly dispersed in cosmetic formulas.  

ROCAnol O3 belongs to nonionic surfactants from the group of ethoxylated fatty alcohols (INCI name: Oleth-3) with a moderately lipophilic character. It is produced in the form of a clear or cloudy straw to pale yellow liquid. The product is based on natural raw materials that make ROKAnol highly biodegradable. Another advantage is the low content of free ethylene oxide and 1,4-dioxane.

The hydrophilic-lyophilic balance (HLB) value of the product is 7.0, making it miscible with some base oils, for example, soluble in mineral base oils and rapeseed oil methyl esters. The product has good emulsifying and dispersing properties.

ROKAnol O3 provides the formation of W / O emulsions (water in oil) and O / W emulsions (oil in water). The type of emulsion obtained depends on the amount and chemical nature of the remaining components of the emulsifier package. These properties make it possible to use the product in crop protection agents and cutting fluids.

ROKAnol O3 can be used in a wide range of temperatures as it shows surface activity at low, medium and high temperatures. In addition, its advantage is its effectiveness in acidic, neutral and slightly alkaline environments. It is easily biodegradable in the environment.

Product advantages:
readily biodegradable,
good emulsifying and dispersing properties,
Ability to produce W / O and O / W type emulsions,
good solubility in mineral oils, rapeseed oil esters and organic solvents,
wide application temperature range,
Efficacy in acidic and inert solutions, as well as diluted alkalis.

Application:
emulsifiers of mineral oils in plant protection agents and treatment fluids,
a component of emulsifying compositions in the processing of liquids (metalworking),
cleaning metal surfaces,
industrial and institutional cleaning.

INCI name: OLETH-3
Comedogenic Potential (pc): 5
Classification: Ethoxylated compound
Functions (INCI)
Emulsifying agent: Promotes the formation of close mixtures between immiscible liquids by changing the interfacial tension (water and oil).

Oleth-3 is a PEG ether of oleyl alcohol Oleth-3 uses and applications include: Emollient, lubricant, emulsifier, dispersant, wetting agent, gellant, solubilizer for cosmetics, topical pharmaceuticals; emulsifier in astringent creamslotions; emulsifier for metalworking fluids; superfatting agent in shampoos; detergent; stabilizer; emulsifier, dispersant, wetting agent, gellant, scouring agent for industrial applications, detergents, textile and paper processing, dust control, adhesives, polymers, polishes, agriculture; solubilizer for perfumes and essential oils

The Oleth family is polyethylene glycol ethers of oleyl alcohol in which the numbers in the name indicates the average number of ethylene oxide units. They are synthetically produced by the ethoxylation of oleyl alcohol in which the number of moles of ethylene oxide corresponds chain length required for polyethylene glycol. Oleth majorly finds their application in the cosmetics and personal care for the formulation of hair care, makeup, and skin care products as an emulsifying agent, cleansing agent and solubilizing agent. Oleths are used in shampoos for cleansing as they aid in the mixing of water with oil and dirt so that they can be rinsed. Furthermore, oleth are also used in the formation of an emulsion of cosmetic and personal care products as they reduce the surface tension of the formulation which aids in increasing the solubility of the ingredients dissolved in the solution. Increasing disposable income of middle-class groups of emerging and developing economies has resulted in an increased per capita spending on cosmetics and personal care products which is anticipated to drive the growth of the global Oleth market over the forecast period.
Furthermore, growing demand for cosmetics and personal care products has resulted in an increased visibility of skin and hair care products in the retail channels especially in the markets of developing and underdeveloped economies which have boosted the growth of the decorative cosmetic ingredient market.

The global oleth market can be segmented on the basis type, application, End-use, and region. On the basis of type, oleth market is segmented into Oleth-3, Oleth-5, Oleth-10, Oleth-20, and others. On the basis of application, oleth market is segmented into cleansing agent, emulsifying agent, solubilizing agent and others. On the basis of end-use, oleth market is segmented into skin care, hair care, and others.

Oleth-3 is polyethylene glycol ethers of oleyl alcohol in which the number in the name is the average number of ethylene oxide units. In cosmetics and personal care products, the Oleth ingredients are used in the formulation of skin care products, makeup and hair care products.
The Oleth ingredients are polyethylene glycol ethers of oleyl alcohol. Their physical from ranges from liquids to waxy solids. The water solublity of the Oleth ingredients increases as the content of ethylene oxide increases.
Oleth-3 helps to form emulsions by reducing the surface tension of the substances to be emulsified and helps to dissolve in liquids in which they would not normally dissolve.
Alcohol ethoxylates are clear to light yellow liquids or vaxes with a stale odor. Melting point, viscosity and water solubility depend on both alcohol length and the number of ethoxy groups that have been added. As the molecules are big, vaporization is sparse.
An alcohol ethoxylate molecule contains a lipophilic (fat friendly) alcohol part and a hydrophilic (water-friendly) ethoxy chain part, more ethoxy groups enable more hydrogen bonding and thus generate better water solubility. To render the molecule fully water soluble ca. 60-75 by weight of polyoxyethylene content is needed. The water solubility decreases with increasing temperature as the molecular heat movements obstruct hydrogen bonding. As it contains parts that prefer different surroundings the molecule will arrange itself in the interface between oil (fat) and water with the alcohol in the oil phase and the ethoxylate in the water. Thus it is a surface-active agent, a surfactant. As it is not charged it is called non-ionic. Solutions of surfactants have, depending on the chemical design and concentration, a combination of cleaning (detergent), foaming, wetting, emulsifying, solubilizing and dispersing properties. Often a mixture of several surfactants is used to obtain optimal function.
Alcohol ethoxylates are produced by reacting alcohol with oxirane (ethene oxide or EO). The alcohol could be made from cracked petroleum (via ethane, propene and carbon monoxide) or from vegetable or animal oil and fats. These sources do not give alcohols with just one carbon chain length and so alcohol ethoxylates are reaction products of a number of alcohols with polyethene oxide chains of varied length as well. They are heterogeneous in chemical composition but homogenous enough regarding the desired technical properties. One oxyethylene group –OCH2CH2- adds a little more to the hydrophilic properties of the substance of that methylene group -CH2- in the alcohol chain to the lipophilic. Mostly some percent of the original alcohol remains in the final reaction product.
Alcohol ethoxylates (AE) are a very widely used class of non-ionic surfactants. Significant quantities of AE are converted to alcohol ethoxysulphates (AES) with the remaining AE used primarily in household laundry detergents. AE have many desirable characteristics such as rapid biodegradation, low to moderate foaming ability, superior cleaning of man-made fibres and tolerance of water hardness. AE are also used in lesser quantities in household cleaners, institutional and industrial cleaners, cosmetics, agriculture, and in textile, paper, oil and other process industries. Uses in household cleaning products, relevant to the HERA program of risk assessments, include laundry detergents, hand dishwashing liquids, and various hard surface cleaners
Regulatory process names:
Alcohols, cetyl oleyl, ethoxylated, propoxylated
Oleyl Alcohol 3 eo
Other identifiers:
116810-31-2