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Myristic Acid

Tetradecanoic acid / C14 fatty acid

Safety Notes

C14 fatty acid; coconut and palm sourced; co-emulsifier; emollient; soap making; well-tolerated

Function & Common Use

Function

Emollient / Emulsifier Component

Category

Emollient

Common In

Soaps creams cosmetics emulsifier systems

Origin

Vegetable (coconut/palm) / Animal

Concentration Limits

India (CDSCO)

No limit

EU Cosmetics Reg.

No limit

US FDA (21 CFR)

No specific 21 CFR cosmetic limit identified in source checked

Korea (MFDS)

No specific MFDS limit identified in source checked; verify if ingredient is used in a Korean functional cosmetic category

Pregnancy: No specific restriction identified in source checked; standard cosmetic use

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Myristic Acid safe to use in skincare?

Myristic Acid has a Low concern rating from The Clean Sheet. C14 fatty acid; coconut and palm sourced; co-emulsifier; emollient; soap making; well-tolerated

Is Myristic Acid allowed in India?

Myristic Acid is currently classified as "Permitted" under Indian cosmetics regulations. No concentration limit is specified for India.

What is Myristic Acid used for in cosmetics?

Myristic Acid functions as: Emollient / Emulsifier Component. It is commonly found in: Soaps creams cosmetics emulsifier systems.

TCS Assessment
Low Concern
Data Confidence
High
Based on peer-reviewed safety data, regulatory status, and expert review by The Clean Sheet panel.

Regulatory Status

India (CDSCO)
Permitted
EU
Permitted
US FDA
Permitted
Korea (MFDS)
Permitted
Australia (TGA)
Cosmetic ingredient; standard TGA cosmetic framework applies; no therapeutic goods listing required unless therapeutic claims are made
Canada (NHPID)
Not specifically listed as restricted cosmetic ingredient in NHPID source checked; standard Health Canada cosmetic notification applies

Identifiers

CAS544-63-8
EC208-875-2

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