Myristyl Glycol
A cosmetic ingredient used as hair conditioning, skin conditioning - emollient, surfactant - foam boosting in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
tetradecane-1,2-diol
What does it do?
Myristyl Glycol is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Hair conditioning
improves the appearance, feel, and manageability of hair
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Skin conditioning - emollient
softens the skin by reducing roughness and friction between skin cells
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Surfactant - foam boosting
surfactant that increases the volume or stability of foam produced by other surfactants in the same formulation
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Viscosity controlling
adjusts the thickness or flow of a formulation
EU regulatory status
Myristyl Glycol 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 Glycol?
Myristyl Glycol is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. tetradecane-1,2-diol
Is Myristyl Glycol allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Myristyl Glycol is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Myristyl Glycol do in cosmetic products?
Myristyl Glycol is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: hair conditioning, skin conditioning - emollient, surfactant - foam boosting, viscosity controlling.
What is the CAS number of Myristyl Glycol?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Myristyl Glycol is 21129-09-9.
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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