Myristyl Glucoside
A cosmetic ingredient used as cleansing in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Tetradecyl D-glucopyranoside
What does it do?
Myristyl Glucoside is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Cleansing
helps remove dirt, oil, makeup, and other contaminants from skin or hair
EU regulatory status
Myristyl Glucoside 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 Myristyl Glucoside?
Myristyl Glucoside is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Tetradecyl D-glucopyranoside
Is Myristyl Glucoside allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Myristyl Glucoside is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Myristyl Glucoside do in cosmetic products?
Myristyl Glucoside is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: cleansing.
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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: 15/10/2010