Notes | 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 |