| Description: | Also called tetradecanoic acid, myristic acid is a fractionated saturated fatty acid that occurs naturally in certain fats and oils including nutmeg butter, coconut oil, and palm oil. Nutmeg, palm oil and coconut oil contain high levels of myristic acid. It is widely used as raw material in the production of emulsifiers, anionic & nonionic surfactants, ester & flavors. Saponification value 243-249. |
| Benefits: | Used primarily as a surfactant, cleansing and thickening agentHas good emulsifying and opacifying properties Provides some thickening effects |
| Use: | Add to oil-phase of formula or in phase with surfactants. Typical use level 0.5-10%. For external use only. |
| Applications: | All kinds of personal care products including soaps, cleansing creams, lotions, hair conditioners, shaving products. |
| Product Number: | RUIOL610 |
| INCI: | Myristic acid |
| Composition: | Myristic acid |
| PurityGrade: | No purity grade applicable |
| Appearance: | White crystalline solid |
| Solubility: | Partly soluble in water, soluble organic solvents such as ethanol, DMSO, and acetates |
| Preservation: | Preservative-free |
| Storage: | Store in a closed container at a dry place at room temperature |
| Country: | USA |
| Animal: | Not animal tested |
| GMO: | GMO-free |
| Vegan: | Does not contain animal-derived components |
| HS: | 291590000 |