Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Low toxicity profile consistent with fatty acid methyl esters; no significant sensitization or irritation concerns at typical cosmetic concentrations. A blend of C12 and C14 methyl esters providing multifunctional emolliency with mild cleansing and solubilizing capacity; lighter skin feel than triglyceride-based emollients
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Methyl Laurate/Myristate safe in cosmetics?
Low toxicity profile consistent with fatty acid methyl esters; no significant sensitization or irritation concerns at typical cosmetic concentrations. A blend of C12 and C14 methyl esters providing multifunctional emolliency with mild cleansing and solubilizing capacity; lighter skin feel than triglyceride-based emollients The EU classifies Methyl Laurate/Myristate as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.
Is Methyl Laurate/Myristate allowed in the EU?
Methyl Laurate/Myristate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Methyl Laurate/Myristate do in cosmetics?
Methyl Laurate/Myristate functions as: Skin conditioning - emollient, solvent, surfactant - cleansing. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: No single CAS assigned (mixture of methyl esters of lauric and myristic acids).
What is the Margin of Safety for Methyl Laurate/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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