Skip to content

Emulsifier

MIXED ISOPROPANOLAMINES MYRISTATE

Updated
40

Safety score · 0–100

Moderate

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

About

An emulsifier salt formed from isopropanolamines and myristic acid. Useful in cleansers but secondary alkanolamines can form nitrosamines if formulated with nitrosating agents.

Function

CLEANSINGSURFACTANT - CLEANSING

Skin benefits

  • Mild surfactant/emulsifier in cleansers
  • Smooth skin-feel from myristate fatty acid
  • Useful in lotions and creams

Known concerns

  • Isopropanolamines can form nitrosamine impurities with nitrosating agents
  • EU restricts use of secondary alkanolamines with nitrosating co-ingredients
  • No discrete CIR opinion for the myristate salt

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

Related emulsifiers

42
DIHYDROXYETHYL TALLOWAMINE DIOLEATE
Emulsifier
 42
PEG-2 LAURAMINE
Emulsifier
 45
DEA PG-PROPYL PEG/PPG-20/20 DIMETHICONE
Emulsifier
 45
DIHYDROXYETHYL TALLOWAMINE OLEATE
Emulsifier
 35
MORPHOLINE OLEATE
Emulsifier
 45
PEG-8 HYDROGENATED TALLOW AMINE
Emulsifier
 32
DEA PG-OLEATE
Emulsifier
 30
DEA-OLETH-20 PHOSPHATE
Emulsifier

Check your shelf

Find MIXED ISOPROPANOLAMINES MYRISTATE in your products.

Scan any cosmetic product with LuxSense to see if it contains MIXED ISOPROPANOLAMINES MYRISTATE and get a full ingredient breakdown with safety scores.

This profile is for educational purposes and does not constitute medical advice. Regulatory status and scientific understanding evolve — always read the physical product label and consult a healthcare professional for personal concerns.