Emulsifier

Sodium PEG-7 Olive Oil Carboxylate

Reviewed by Rosie · Last updated 18 Aug 2026

Also known as: Olive Oil/Olive Fruit Oil

Mild surfactant derived from olive oil | Formed by reacting olive oil fatty acids with polyethylene glycol (PEG)

Addresses

Dehydration

What Is Sodium PEG-7 Olive Oil Carboxylate?

Sodium PEG-7 olive oil carboxylate is a mild surfactant formed by reacting fatty acids from olive oil esters with polyethylene glycol (PEG).

Clinical Evidence & References

Published Research

  • SpecialChem, Accessed March 2021, ePublication [https://www.specialchem.com/cosmetics/inci-ingredients/sodium-peg-7-olive-oil-carboxylate]
  • Toxicological Research, June 2015, pages 105-136 [https://link.springer.com/article/10.5487/TR.2015.31.2.105]
  • Drug Discoveries and Therapeutics, April 2013, pages 90-94 [https://www.ddtjournal.com/files/DDT_2013Vol7No2_pp46_94.pdf]

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