Cosmetic Ingredient

Tetradecane-1,2-diol

Also known as: Myristyl glycol, EINECS 244-228-0

CAS 21129-09-9

Tetradecane-1,2-diol (CAS 21129-09-9) is a chemical substance. Key regulatory status: cosmetic ingredient cross-reference; source data from EPA CPDat, AICIS.

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SOURCE NOAEL studies
NOAEL studies
0
SOURCE Chemical inventory jurisdictions
Regulatory lists
0
SOURCE EU CLP Annex VI
GHS signal
Not classified

Chemical Identity

CAS, identifiers, formula, and alternate names for the matched substance record.

SOURCE DSSTox identifiers 7 fields
Name
Tetradecane-1,2-diol
CAS Number
21129-09-9
Molecular Formula
C14H30O2
InChI Key
DWANEFRJKWXRSG-UHFFFAOYNA-N
Monoisotopic Mass
230.22458
Synonyms
Myristyl glycolEINECS 244-228-0

Functional Uses

Industrial and product-use categories associated with this substance.

SOURCE EPA CPDat 4 records
Softener and conditionerViscosity modifierFoamant

Australian Status (AICIS)

Australian industrial chemicals inventory status and applicable conditions.

SOURCE AICIS inventory 1 records
Inventory Status
listed

Cosmetic Safety Profile

Same-CAS cosmetic ingredient record for cross-vertical context.

SOURCE CosIng / Ingredients DB
EU Status
permitted
Max
-
Category
Surfactant
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Tetradecane-1,2-diol used in cosmetics?

Yes, Tetradecane-1,2-diol is also indexed as a cosmetic ingredient under the name MYRISTYL GLYCOL. View the full cosmetic safety profile on the ingredient page for detailed safety data, SCCS opinions, and regulatory status.

Where does the safety data for Tetradecane-1,2-diol come from?

Safety data is sourced from EPA CPDat, AICIS (Australian Industrial Chemicals Introduction Scheme), EPA DSSTox, CosIng / Ingredients DB. All data traces to primary regulatory sources and is updated from official government databases.

Is Tetradecane-1,2-diol used outside industrial chemicals?

Tetradecane-1,2-diol also appears in cosmetics databases.