Myristic Acid

Myristic Acid

Item No. THK-MYRA-01
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Description
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 agent
  • Has 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.
CAS
544-63-8
INCI
Myristic acid
composition
Myristic acid
Purity Grade
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 of Origin
Malaysia
Raw Material Source
Palm kernel oil (RSPO certified)
Manufacture
Myristic acid is the methyl ester of mixed fatty acids produced by fractional distillation of palm kernel oil
Animal Testing
Not animal tested
GMO
GMO-free
Vegan
Does not contain animal-derived components
HS Code
291590000