Ethyl Myristate
A cosmetic ingredient used as fragrance, perfuming, skin conditioning in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
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What does it do?
Ethyl Myristate is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Fragrance
provides scent or masks the natural odour of other ingredients
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Perfuming
adds scent to a cosmetic product
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Skin conditioning
improves the appearance, feel, and condition of skin
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Skin conditioning - emollient
softens the skin by reducing roughness and friction between skin cells
EU regulatory status
Ethyl Myristate is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the European Union under Regulation 1223/2009. It is not subject to a specific Annex restriction at the time of writing.
Frequently asked questions
What is Ethyl Myristate?
Ethyl Myristate is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Ethyl myristate
Is Ethyl Myristate allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Ethyl Myristate is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Ethyl Myristate do in cosmetic products?
Ethyl Myristate is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: fragrance, perfuming, skin conditioning, skin conditioning - emollient.
What is the CAS number of Ethyl Myristate?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Ethyl Myristate is 124-06-1.
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Source: EU CosIng database (European Commission). This page is derived from public-sector information published by the European Commission. · Last updated: 21/11/2016