Is Zinc Myristate safe in cosmetics?
Zinc Myristate has a safety rating of "EXCELLENT" in our database. EU status: restricted. US status: permitted. 1 toxicological study endpoint(s) are available in our database.
Zinc Myristate
Also known as: Tetradecanoic acid, zinc salt (2:1), EINECS 240-369-7, UNII-K09A9E2GGO
INCI: ZINC MYRISTATE
Zinc Myristate (CAS 16260-27-8) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Anticaking, Opacifying, Viscosity Controlling, Adhesion Enhancer (in face. Reported NOAEL =15 mg/kg bw/day in Rat (ToxValDB_ECHA_IUCLID); EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: restricted. 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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Function
Anticaking, Opacifying, Viscosity Controlling, Adhesion Enhancer (in face powders)
Safety Rating
EXCELLENT
Chemistry & Identifiers
IUPAC Name
zinc bis(tetradecanoate)
InChIKey
GBFLQPIIIRJQLU-UHFFFAOYSA-L
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
restricted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
CIR reviewed (2010, reaffirmed 2018) — safe in present practices of use and concentration when formulated to be non-irritating; used up to 20% in eye shadow and face powder
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Zinc Myristate.
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Toxicological Studies
1 study endpoint found for Zinc Myristate. NOAEL (No Observed Adverse Effect Level) values are used to calculate the Margin of Safety per SCCS methodology.
| Endpoint | Value | Route | Species | Study Type | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NOAEL | =15 mg/kg bw/day | oral | Rat | reproduction developmental | ToxValDB_ECHA_IUCLID |
ECHA REACH Registration
European Chemicals Agency REACH dossier and Substances of Very High Concern listing.
Registration Type
Full
Tonnage Band
10 - 100 tonnes
Substance Type
SUBSTANCE
SVHC Candidate
No
Additional Ingredient Properties
1 property record from structured ingredient metadata.
deodorant
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Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Anti-adhesive/cohesive
Anti-caking agent
Opacifer
Thickening agent
Viscosity modifier
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Zinc Myristate.
NOAEL Studies Summary
View details ->Public NOAEL study rows linked to Zinc Myristate by CAS number or substance name.
Studies
1
Lowest NOAEL
15 mg/kg bw/day
Highest NOAEL
15 mg/kg bw/day
ToxValDB_ECHA_IUCLID
Known Synonyms
Tetradecanoic acid, zinc salt (2:1)
EINECS 240-369-7
UNII-K09A9E2GGO
Chemical Function
Viscosity modifier
Opacifer
Anti-caking agent
Anti-adhesive/cohesive
Thickening agent
Australian Status
AICIS status: listed
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Zinc Myristate allowed in the EU?
Zinc Myristate EU regulatory status: restricted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Zinc Myristate do in cosmetics?
Zinc Myristate functions as: Anticaking, Opacifying, Viscosity Controlling, Adhesion Enhancer (in face powders). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 16260-27-8.
What is the NOAEL for Zinc Myristate?
The NOAEL (No Observed Adverse Effect Level) for Zinc Myristate is =15 mg/kg bw/day based on a reproduction developmental study via oral route in Rat. Source: ToxValDB_ECHA_IUCLID.
Is Zinc Myristate used outside cosmetics?
Zinc 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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