Is Myristyl Myristate safe in cosmetics?
Myristyl Myristate has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
Good
Emollient
Myristyl Myristate
Also known as: BRN 1801576, EINECS 221-787-9, UNII-4042ZC00DY
INCI: MYRISTYL MYRISTATE
Myristyl Myristate (CAS 3234-85-3) is a cosmetic emollient functioning as Skin conditioning (emollient/occlusive), opacifying, thickener. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database. Same-CAS public records also appear in industrial chemical safety data.
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Auto-generated CPSR Part A draft with source citations
Function
Skin conditioning (emollient/occlusive), opacifying, thickener
Safety Rating
GOOD
Chemistry & Identifiers
IUPAC Name
tetradecyl tetradecanoate
InChIKey
DZKXJUASMGQEMA-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
CIR safe as used (1982, reaffirmed 2010). 160-244 VCRP formulations. Up to 20%.
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Myristyl Myristate.
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ECHA REACH Registration
European Chemicals Agency REACH dossier and Substances of Very High Concern listing.
Registration Type
Full
Tonnage Band
100 - 1,000 tonnes
Substance Type
SUBSTANCE
SVHC Candidate
No
Additional Ingredient Properties
7 property records from structured ingredient metadata.
comedogenicity_detail
{"comedogenicity_rating": "5", "irritancy_rating": "1", "acne_safe": "no", "source": "Fulton 1989"}
cost_pricing
{"cost_tier": "mid-range", "estimated_cost_per_kg_usd_low": "20", "estimated_cost_per_kg_usd_high": "38", "natural_premium_markup_pct": "0", "organic_certified_premium_pct": "0", "supply_chain_volatility": "low", "primary_source_region": "Global", "bulk_discount_threshold_kg": "150", "seasonal_price_variation": "low", "commodity_or_specialty": "specialty", "substitute_ingredients": "Cetyl Esters, …
deodorant
{"cas_number": "3234-85-3", "ingredient_class": "other", "mechanism_of_action": "other", "antiperspirant_efficacy_sweat_reduction_pct": "0", "deodorant_efficacy_hours": "0", "odor_reduction_pct": "0", "bacteriostatic": "no", "bactericidal": "no", "microbiome_impact": "neutral", "axillary_microbiome_effect": "varies by ingredient", "MIC_value_if_antimicrobial": "varies", "astringency_level": "varie…
emulsion_hlb
{"hlb_required_as_emulsifier": "no", "hlb_required_of_oil_phase": "9-10", "co_emulsifier_pairs": "polysorbate_60,ceteth_10", "optimal_oil_phase_pct": "12-32", "optimal_water_phase_pct": "68-88", "droplet_size_range_um": "2-25", "creaming_resistance": "moderate", "coalescence_resistance": "good", "ostwald_ripening_resistance": "moderate", "freeze_thaw_stability": "moderate", "rheology_modifier_type…
hair_care
{"hair_function": "conditioning", "hair_type_suitability": "medium/coarse", "curl_pattern_suitability": "all", "porosity_suitability": "low/medium", "protein_sensitivity": "neutral", "moisture_protein_balance": "yes", "cg_method_approved": "not-a-silicone", "silicone_type": "not-a-sulfate", "sulfate_type": "no", "drying_alcohol": "no", "fatty_alcohol": "no", "heat_protectant": "yes", "color_safe":…
lipid
{"cas_number": "3234-85-3", "lipid_class": "ester", "botanical_source": "synthetic/derived", "plant_part": "derived", "extraction_method": "refined", "fatty_acid_profile_main_pct": "C14 myristate ester", "omega_classification": "saturated", "comedogenicity_rating_0_5": "2", "absorption_rate": "fast", "skin_feel": "dry", "spreadability": "excellent", "occlusive_properties": "low", "emollient_grade"…
ph_stability
{"optimal_ph_min": "3.0", "optimal_ph_max": "10.0", "stable_ph_min": "3.0", "stable_ph_max": "11.0", "ph_dependent_function": "Emollient ester", "formulation_note": "Dry feel", "source": "Formulation literature"}
Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Humectant
Lubricating agent
Opacifer
Softener and conditioner
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Myristyl Myristate.
Known Synonyms
BRN 1801576
EINECS 221-787-9
UNII-4042ZC00DY
Chemical Function
Softener and conditioner
Opacifer
Humectant
Lubricating agent
Regulatory Lists
inert_ingredient; non_food_use; Pesticides
Australian Status
AICIS status: listed
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Myristyl Myristate allowed in the EU?
Myristyl Myristate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Myristyl Myristate do in cosmetics?
Myristyl Myristate functions as: Skin conditioning (emollient/occlusive), opacifying, thickener. It is classified as a Emollient in our database. CAS number: 3234-85-3.
Is Myristyl Myristate used outside cosmetics?
Myristyl Myristate also appears in industrial chemical safety data. The cross-vertical cards on this page render same-CAS public rows from the matched databases.
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