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MYRISTYL LAURATE

CAS 22412-97-1
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 combining myristyl alcohol with lauric acid, providing barrier-forming skin conditioning.

Myristyl laurate is the ester of myristyl alcohol (tetradecanol, C14) and lauric acid (dodecanoic acid, C12), used as an emollient and skin conditioning agent in cosmetic formulations. The C12-C14 chain length provides good substantivity and barrier-forming properties. Listed in EU CosIng without restrictions, it is considered safe for cosmetic use.

Skin benefits

  • Provides effective barrier-forming emolliency
  • Conditions and softens skin
  • Improves product texture

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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