What is the NOAEL for Myristyl stearate?
Myristyl stearate has 4 NOAEL studies in the database. The lowest reported value is FQ3748IN84 UNII. Source: openFDA substances.
NOAEL Data
REACH Registered
Cosmetic Ingredient
Myristyl stearate
Also known as: Octadecanoic acid, tetradecyl ester, Stearic acid, tetradecyl ester, 4-02-00-01220, BRN 1805197, EINECS 241-640-2 (+3 more)
CAS 17661-50-6
Myristyl stearate (CAS 17661-50-6) is a chemical substance. Key regulatory status: REACH registered, cosmetic ingredient cross-reference; source data from EPA ToxValDB, EPA CPDat, AICIS, ECHA REACH.
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noael studies public
NOAEL studies
4
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chemical inventory jurisdictions
Regulatory lists
0
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eu clp annex vi
GHS signal
Not classified
Chemical Identity
CAS, identifiers, formula, and alternate names for the matched substance record.
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DSSTox identifiers
14 fields
Name
Myristyl stearate
CAS Number
17661-50-6
DTXSID
DTXSID1066239
Molecular Formula
C32H64O2
InChI Key
MHXBHWLGRWOABW-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Monoisotopic Mass
480.490631
Synonyms
Octadecanoic acid, tetradecyl esterStearic acid, tetradecyl ester4-02-00-01220BRN 1805197EINECS 241-640-2NSC 57589Tetradecyl octadecanoateUNII-FQ3748IN84
Functional Uses
Industrial and product-use categories associated with this substance.
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EPA CPDat
2 records
Softener and conditioner
NOAEL Studies
Toxicology endpoints rendered from public NOAEL study rows.
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NOAEL studies
Showing 4 of 4 studies
| Value | Unit | Endpoint | Route | Species | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FQ3748IN84 | UNII | FDA UNII substance identifier | - | - | openFDA substances |
| FQ3748IN84 | UNII | FDA UNII substance identifier | - | - | openFDA substances |
| FQ3748IN84 | UNII | FDA UNII substance identifier | - | - | openFDA substances |
| FQ3748IN84 | UNII | FDA UNII substance identifier | - | - | openFDA substances |
Showing 4 of 4 studies
REACH Registration
Registration status from the ECHA REACH registered substances database.
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ECHA (EU)
1 records
| Status | Name | EC Number | Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered | Tetradecyl stearate | 241-640-2 | ECHA overview → |
Australian Status (AICIS)
Australian industrial chemicals inventory status and applicable conditions.
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AICIS inventory
1 records
Inventory Status
listed
Cosmetic Safety Profile
Same-CAS cosmetic ingredient record for cross-vertical context.
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CosIng / Ingredients DB
EU Status
permitted
Max
7%
Category
emollient
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Myristyl stearate used in cosmetics?
Yes, Myristyl stearate is also indexed as a cosmetic ingredient under the name Cetyl Esters. View the full cosmetic safety profile on the ingredient page for detailed safety data, SCCS opinions, and regulatory status.
Where does the safety data for Myristyl stearate come from?
Safety data is sourced from EPA ToxValDB, EPA CPDat, AICIS (Australian Industrial Chemicals Introduction Scheme), EPA DSSTox, ECHA REACH, CosIng / Ingredients DB. All data traces to primary regulatory sources and is updated from official government databases.
Is Myristyl stearate used outside industrial chemicals?
Myristyl stearate also appears in cosmetics databases.