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Aluminum Myristate
AKA “Aluminum tetradecanoate, 4040-50-0, Myristic acid, aluminum salt, EINECS 223-728-2, UNII-06D58TM14G, 06D58TM14G, DTXSID40193405, RefChem:111680, ALUMINUM MYRISTATE [INCI]”
Ingredient
Ingredient Facts
Aluminum myristate
AKA: Aluminum tetradecanoate, 4040-50-0, Myristic acid, Aluminum salt, EINECS 223-728-2, UNII-06D58TM14G, 06D58TM14G, DTXSID40193405, RefChem:111680, ALUMINUM MYRISTATE [INCI]
Ingredient · Emulsion Stabilising · EWG: 1
Synthetic
Emulsifier
Clean
Tetradecanoic acid, aluminium salt
Formula
C42H81AlO6
Mol. Weight
709.10
CAS #
4040-50-0
Form
Wax
See origin →
Functions
Anticaking
Emulsion Stabilising
Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.
Viscosity Controlling
Prevents Clumping
Stabilizes Emulsion
Controls Viscosity
Keeps product blended
Controls product thickness
Traditional Use
Synthetic aluminum salt developed as a cosmetic thickener and absorbent. Created in the mid-20th century to improve texture and reduce shine in powder and cream formulations.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types, gentle
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
EWG
1
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
ewg-1
medical-approval
pregnancy-nursing-safe
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Myristic acid reduces skin inflammation and nociception.
Alonso-Castro AJ, Serrano-Vega R, Pérez Gutiérrez S, Isiordia-Espinoza MA, Solorio-Alvarado CR
Journal of food biochemistry, 2022
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Final Report of the Amended Safety Assessment of Myristic Acid and its Salts and Esters as Used in Cosmetics
Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) Expert Panel
International Journal of Toxicology
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Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Oleic Acid, Lauric Acid, Palmitic Acid, Myristic Acid, and Stearic Acid
Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) Expert Panel
International Journal of Toxicology
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Aluminum Myristate
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Aluminum Myristates/Palmitates
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Methyl Myristic Acid
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Myristic Acid
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Aluminum Myristate
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
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Aluminum Myristates/Palmitates
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
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Myristic Acid
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
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Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR