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Surfactant

LITHIUM MYRISTATE

CAS 20336-96-3 Updated
45

Safety score · 0–100

Moderate

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

About

A metallic-soap surfactant used to emulsify and thicken formulations. Carries skin and eye irritation hazards and the lithium counter-ion adds systemic-toxicity caution at high exposure.

Function

SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING

Skin benefits

  • Emulsifying surfactant
  • Stabilises greases and gels
  • Thickener

Known concerns

  • GHS skin and eye irritation
  • Lithium content has systemic toxicity at high exposure
  • Limited cosmetic-specific safety data

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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