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Emollient

MYRISTYL MYRISTATE

CAS 3234-85-3 Updated
82

Safety score · 0–100

Good

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

About

A waxy fatty-acid ester that adds body, slip and a creamy feel to lip products and lotions. Inert, well tolerated and CIR-reviewed safe, though it can be mildly comedogenic for acne-prone skin.

Skin benefits

  • Rich creamy emollient feel
  • Adds body and structure to creams
  • Stable wax ester
  • Compatible with most cosmetic systems

Known concerns

  • Mildly comedogenic in acne-prone skin
  • Higher melt point can leave waxy feel

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

PC

PubChem

U.S. NIH compound data, GHS hazard codes and toxicity literature.

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