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LAURYL MYRISTATE

CAS 2040-64-4
77

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.

About

An ester emollient from lauryl alcohol and myristic acid providing barrier-forming skin conditioning.

Lauryl myristate is the ester of lauryl alcohol (dodecanol, C12) and myristic acid (C14), used as an emollient and skin conditioning agent. The C12-C14 chain length combination provides good substantivity and barrier properties. Listed in EU CosIng without restrictions, it is considered safe for cosmetic use.

Skin benefits

  • Provides effective emollient barrier
  • Conditions and protects skin
  • Improves skin softness

References

EU

EU CosIng database

European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.

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