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TRIDECYL MYRISTATE

CAS 36617-27-3
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 from tridecyl alcohol and myristic acid providing substantive barrier-forming skin conditioning.

Tridecyl myristate is the ester of tridecyl alcohol (C13) and myristic acid (tetradecanoic acid, C14), used as an emollient and skin conditioning agent in cosmetic formulations. The C13-C14 chain length provides good substantivity and barrier properties. Listed in EU CosIng without restrictions, it is considered safe for cosmetic use.

Skin benefits

  • Provides substantive emollient barrier
  • Conditions and protects skin
  • Improves product texture and stability

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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