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MYRETH-2 MYRISTATE

CAS 59686-68-9
80

Safety score · 0–100

Good

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

About

Myreth-2 Myristate is a cosmetic ingredient used in product formulations. Exercise caution due to limited available safety data.

Myreth-2 Myristate is a fatty acid ester that functions as a skin conditioning agent and emollient in cosmetic products. It is not listed in EU Cosmetics Regulation Annexes II–VI and is not subject to concentration limits. As a high-molecular-weight ester of naturally occurring fatty acids, it is metabolically benign and of low irritation potential in normal use.

Skin benefits

  • Provides rich, nourishing emolliency
  • Improves skin-barrier function and reduces transepidermal water loss
  • Imparts a smooth, velvety texture to formulations

Known concerns

  • May be comedogenic on acne-prone skin types

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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