Oleic Acid 75% Food Grade

What is Oleic Acid? It is a fatty acid that occurs naturally in various animal and vegetable fats and oils. It is an odourless, colourless oil. In chemical terms, oleic acid is classified as a monounsaturated omega-9 fatty acid. The name derives from the Latin word oleum, which means oil. It is the most common fatty acid in nature. It is a common component of oils, and thus occurs in many types of food, as well as in soap.

Consistent Quality: We provide only high-quality Oleic Acid, meeting Food Grade standards, ensuring reliable and consistent performance for all applications.

Shipped from Manchester, UK Facility: Sourced and bottled using non-toxic, chemical-resistant containers, ensuring reliable quality for our customers.

Frequent Uses

Cosmetics
Used as an emollient in creams and moisturisers, and also as an emulsifying or solubilising agent in aerosol products.

Soaps
Oleic acid as its sodium salt is a major component of soap as an emulsifying agent.

Food Ingredients
A component in many foods in the form of its triglycerides. It is a component of the normal human diet, being a part of animal fats and vegetable oils.

Pharmaceuticals
Small amounts are also used as an excipient in pharmaceuticals.