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MYRETH-2
Safety score · 0–100
Good
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
About
Myreth-2 is a cosmetic ingredient used in product formulations. Note: classified as harmful to aquatic environments. Exercise caution due to limited available safety data.
Myreth-2 is derived from myristyl (tetradecyl) alcohol ethoxylated with approximately 2 moles of ethylene oxide, resulting in a largely lipophilic ingredient with mild surfactant character. It functions as an emulsifying agent and emollient in cosmetic formulations. PubChem CID 16491 corresponds to the underlying alcohol structure. Under EU Regulation (EC) 1223/2009, Myreth-2 is not listed in any restricted or banned annex, and CIR review supports its safe use in cosmetic formulations.
Skin benefits
- Emollient properties improve skin softness
- Helps form stable emulsions in skin care formulations
Known concerns
- May cause mild eye irritation
- Possible residual 1,4-dioxane from ethoxylation
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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