Octyldodecyl Myristate

The Basics On Octyldodecyl Myristate

What is Octyldodecyl Myristate?

Mixture of octyldodecanol (thickener) and myristic acid.

What are other names for Octyldodecyl Myristate?

2-OCTYLDODECYL ESTER MYRISTIC ACID, 2-OCTYLDODECYL ESTER TETRADECANOIC ACID, 2-OCTYLDODECYL MYRISTATE, MYRISTIC ACID, 2-OCTYLDODECYL ESTER, OCTYDODECYL MYRISTATE, OCTYLDODECYL ESTER TETRADECANOIC ACID, OCTYLDODECYL MYRISTATE, TETRADECANOIC ACID, 2-OCTYLDODECYL ESTER, and TETRADECANOIC ACID, OCTYLDODECYL ESTER

What is Octyldodecyl Myristate used for?

How Octyldodecyl Myristate is classified

Texture Enhancer, Skin-Softening, Emollients

Recommendations for using Octyldodecyl Myristate during pregnancy and breastfeeding

Limited data suggests no known risk

 

Octyldodecyl Myristate During Pregnancy

What we know about using Octyldodecyl Myristate while pregnant or breastfeeding

Limited information available.

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General safety info about Octyldodecyl Myristate from CIR

The CIR Expert Panel assessed the safety of 237 alkyl esters for use in cosmetics, concluding that these ingredients are safe in cosmetic formulations in the present practices of use and concentration when formulated to be non-irritating. The alkyl estersincluded in this assessment have a variety of reported functions in cosmetics, with skin conditioning agent being the most common function. The Panel reviewed available animal and clinical data in making its determination of safety on these ingredients, and,where there were data gaps, similarity in structure, properties, functions and uses of these ingredients allowed for extrapolation of the available toxicological data to assess the safety of the entire group.

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Products where you might find Octyldodecyl Myristate

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