Glyceryl Oleate

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Is this safe for adults to use Glyceryl Oleate?

YES - Generally Safe
Danger Score: 1 (Lower is safer)
Quick Answer: Glyceryl Oleate is generally considered safe for adults when used in topical products. Adults generally have higher tolerance.

ℹ️General Overview

For adults, glyceryl oleate is generally safe and commonly used in creams and lotions to help ingredients mix and to soften skin. Most safety reviews find low concern for long-term disease or reproductive harm, but some people can get irritation.

What to Do

Do a small patch test on your inner forearm before using a new product. Avoid getting the product in your eyes. Don’t inhale sprays that contain it (avoid spraying near your face). Follow the product’s directions and stop use if you get redness or irritation. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, talk with your healthcare provider if you have concerns.

⚠️Warnings

Reports show it can irritate skin, eyes or lungs (source: industry safety review). Industry reviewers also note limits and concentration guidance and that some safety assessments rely on reported product concentrations (source: Cosmetic Ingredient Review). An environmental agency flagged it as a possible environmental toxin, though it’s not thought to persist or build up in the body (source: Environment Canada). If you notice rash, swelling, persistent redness, or breathing trouble after use, stop and see a healthcare provider.

Confidence: MEDIUM

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Safety Risk Labels

This ingredient has the following documented risks:

Irritant: A safety review panel found strong human evidence that this ingredient can irritate skin, eyes, and lungs. That means it can cause redness, stinging, or discomfort on sensitive baby skin or if it gets in the eyes or is inhaled during use (source: Cosmetic Ingredient Review).
Eczema: Because the ingredient is a confirmed skin irritant, it can trigger or make eczema and similar rashes worse in children with sensitive skin. The same safety review cited clear human irritation evidence that supports this risk (source: Cosmetic Ingredient Review).
Asthma: The ingredient has been reported to cause lung irritation in people. That lung irritation can make breathing problems or asthma symptoms worse in children who are sensitive or already have asthma (source: Cosmetic Ingredient Review).
Environmental: A government environmental review flagged this substance as a suspected environmental toxin. That means it may pose harms to wildlife or aquatic life if released into the environment (source: Environment Canada).

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Alternative Names for Glyceryl Oleate

This ingredient may also be listed as:

glyceryl oleate9-OCTADECENOIC ACID (9Z)-, MONOESTER WITH 1,2,3-PROPANETRIOL25496-72-41-OLEOYL-SN-GLYCEROL; 2,3-DIHYDROXYPROPYL (9E)-9-OCTADECENOATE #; 2,3-DIHYDROXYPROPYL (9E)OCTADEC-9-ENOATEGLYCERYL MONOOLEATEMONOOLEINBCP30911129784-87-8CTK0J2789GLYCEROL MONOOLEATECTK1A2641

Always check ingredient labels carefully, as ingredients may be listed under different names.

Products Containing Glyceryl Oleate

This ingredient is found in the following products:

This list shows products that contain Glyceryl Oleate or its alternative names.

Common Questions About Glyceryl Oleate

Is this safe for adults to use Glyceryl Oleate?

Yes, Glyceryl Oleate is generally considered safe for adults based on current research.

What are the irritant risks of Glyceryl Oleate for adults?

Can cause skin redness, itchiness, or rashes—especially on sensitive baby skin.

What are the eczema risks of Glyceryl Oleate for adults?

Linked to triggering or worsening eczema and similar skin conditions.

What are the asthma risks of Glyceryl Oleate for adults?

Can make breathing issues like asthma worse in babies and kids.

What are the environmental risks of Glyceryl Oleate for adults?

Possible negative effects on the environment

What products contain Glyceryl Oleate?

Glyceryl Oleate is commonly found in skincare products, cosmetics, and topical applications. Always check ingredient labels before use.

When can adults using products with Glyceryl Oleate?

The appropriate age depends on the specific ingredient properties and concentration. This analysis is for adults. Use the age selector above to check other ages.

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