Regulatory Status
For full compliance data across 55 jurisdictions, use the Substance Compliance tool.
Safety Data
Calculate MoS for your specific formulation with the MoS Calculator.
Toxicological Studies
1 study endpoint found for Methyl Myristate. NOAEL (No Observed Adverse Effect Level) values are used to calculate the Margin of Safety per SCCS methodology.
| Endpoint | Value | Route | Species | Study Type | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NOAEL | 1000 mg/kg bw/day | oral | rat | oral | REACH |
Expert Verdict
Minimal irritation risk at normal use levels. May cause mild skin irritation at high concentrations; toxic to aquatic life (GHS H410) — relevant for rinse-off products.
Regulatory Flags
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Methyl Myristate safe in cosmetics?
Minimal irritation risk at normal use levels. May cause mild skin irritation at high concentrations; toxic to aquatic life (GHS H410) — relevant for rinse-off products. The EU classifies Methyl Myristate as "permitted". Safety rating: EXCELLENT. 1 toxicological study endpoint(s) are available in our database.
Is Methyl Myristate allowed in the EU?
Methyl Myristate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Methyl Myristate do in cosmetics?
Methyl Myristate functions as: Fragrance agent, emollient, skin conditioning agent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 124-10-7.
What is the Margin of Safety for Methyl Myristate?
adequate 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.
What is the NOAEL for Methyl Myristate?
The NOAEL (No Observed Adverse Effect Level) for Methyl Myristate is 1000 mg/kg bw/day based on a oral study via oral route in rat. Source: REACH.
Compliance Tools
Check Methyl Myristate compliance across multiple jurisdictions:
Related Ingredients
Is Methyl Myristate in Your Products?
Scan any product label with Piro — our free ingredient scanner. Point your camera at the ingredients list and get instant safety scores for every ingredient.
Try Piro Free →Analyze Your Full Ingredient List
Paste any INCI list into the Decoder for instant safety analysis, or calculate the Margin of Safety for Methyl Myristate in your formulation.