Name Cetearyl Olivate Description A mixture of esters from the reaction of a mixture of fatty alcohols, containing 16 – 18
carbons in the alkyl chain, with the fatty acids derived from olive oil. Benefits Used as an emulsifier and conditioning agent. Considerations • Skin Irritation
At high concentrations cetearyl alcohol can be a skin irritant. However, diluted a cosmetic product, it's a low risk.
• Eye Irritation
The raw material can cause eye irritation. Synonyms Olive Oil Polyglyceryl Esters
Olivem 1000
PEG-Free Olive Emulsifier
Cetearyl Alcohol and Olive Oil Esters Research Sources https://www.cir-safety.org/sites/default/files/alkyle032013rep.pdf Summary Generally safe as used.