Sodium Methyl Myristate Sulfonate
A cosmetic ingredient used as cleansing, surfactant - cleansing, surfactant - foam boosting in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Tetradecanoic acid, 2-sulfo-, 1-methyl ester, sodium salt (1:1)
What does it do?
Sodium Methyl Myristate Sulfonate 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
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Surfactant - cleansing
surfactant whose primary cosmetic role is cleansing — the active workhorse in soaps, shampoos, and body washes
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Surfactant - foam boosting
surfactant that increases the volume or stability of foam produced by other surfactants in the same formulation
EU regulatory status
Sodium Methyl Myristate Sulfonate 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 Sodium Methyl Myristate Sulfonate?
Sodium Methyl Myristate Sulfonate is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Tetradecanoic acid, 2-sulfo-, 1-methyl ester, sodium salt (1:1)
Is Sodium Methyl Myristate Sulfonate allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Sodium Methyl Myristate Sulfonate is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Sodium Methyl Myristate Sulfonate do in cosmetic products?
Sodium Methyl Myristate Sulfonate is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: cleansing, surfactant - cleansing, surfactant - foam boosting.
What is the CAS number of Sodium Methyl Myristate Sulfonate?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Sodium Methyl Myristate Sulfonate is 4016-22-2.
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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: 21/01/2014