Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Safe well-established emollient wax with 40+ year CIR safety record. Comedogenic in rabbit ear assay — avoid in acne-prone formulations.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Myristyl Myristate safe in cosmetics?
Safe well-established emollient wax with 40+ year CIR safety record. Comedogenic in rabbit ear assay — avoid in acne-prone formulations. The EU classifies Myristyl Myristate as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.
Is Myristyl Myristate allowed in the EU?
Myristyl Myristate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Myristyl Myristate do in cosmetics?
Myristyl Myristate functions as: Skin conditioning (emollient/occlusive), opacifying, thickener. It is classified as a Emollient in our database. CAS number: 3234-85-3.
What is the Margin of Safety for Myristyl 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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