Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Calcium myristate is a well-understood fatty acid salt with excellent safety profile; ensure cosmetic-grade purity and standard heavy metals specification.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Calcium Myristate safe in cosmetics?
Calcium myristate is a well-understood fatty acid salt with excellent safety profile; ensure cosmetic-grade purity and standard heavy metals specification. The EU classifies Calcium Myristate as "permitted". Safety rating: EXCELLENT.
Is Calcium Myristate allowed in the EU?
Calcium Myristate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Calcium Myristate do in cosmetics?
Calcium Myristate functions as: Opacifying agent, surfactant (cleansing), viscosity increasing agent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 1090-99-5.
What is the Margin of Safety for Calcium Myristate?
not established The Margin of Safety (MoS) is calculated using SCCS methodology. A MoS above 100 is generally considered safe. Use the MoS Calculator tool to calculate MoS for your specific formulation and product category.
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