Myristyl Acetate

INCI: MYRISTYL ACETATE

CAS Number
3516-95-8
Function
Emollient, skin conditioning
Safety Rating
EXCELLENT

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted; CIR (Cosmetic Ingredient Review) has assessed fatty acid esters including myristyl acetate as safe in cosmetics

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
not established
Dermal Absorption
low
Sensitization
none

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Expert Verdict

Standard emollient with long history of safe cosmetic use and no significant safety concerns.

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Concern Level: Low

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Myristyl Acetate safe in cosmetics?

Standard emollient with long history of safe cosmetic use and no significant safety concerns. The EU classifies Myristyl Acetate as "permitted". Safety rating: EXCELLENT.

Is Myristyl Acetate allowed in the EU?

Myristyl Acetate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Myristyl Acetate do in cosmetics?

Myristyl Acetate functions as: Emollient, skin conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 3516-95-8.

What is the Margin of Safety for Myristyl Acetate?

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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