Sodium Myristoyl Isethionate
A cosmetic ingredient used as antistatic, cleansing, foaming in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Tetradecanoic acid, 2-sulfoethyl ester, sodium salt
What does it do?
Sodium Myristoyl Isethionate is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Antistatic
reduces static electricity, mostly in hair products to keep strands smooth and manageable
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Cleansing
helps remove dirt, oil, makeup, and other contaminants from skin or hair
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Foaming
produces foam when mixed with water and agitated
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Hair conditioning
improves the appearance, feel, and manageability of hair
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Surfactant - cleansing
surfactant whose primary cosmetic role is cleansing — the active workhorse in soaps, shampoos, and body washes
EU regulatory status
Sodium Myristoyl Isethionate 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 Myristoyl Isethionate?
Sodium Myristoyl Isethionate is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Tetradecanoic acid, 2-sulfoethyl ester, sodium salt
Is Sodium Myristoyl Isethionate allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Sodium Myristoyl Isethionate is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Sodium Myristoyl Isethionate do in cosmetic products?
Sodium Myristoyl Isethionate is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: antistatic, cleansing, foaming, hair conditioning, surfactant - cleansing.
What is the CAS number of Sodium Myristoyl Isethionate?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Sodium Myristoyl Isethionate is 37747-10-7.
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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