Calcium Myristate

Calcium Myristate

AKA “Calcium tetradecanoate, Myristic acid, calcium salt, TETRADECANOIC ACID, CALCIUM SALT, UNII-H1184Z2WZR, H1184Z2WZR, EINECS 239-328-6, Tetradecanoic acid, calcium salt (2:1), DTXSID70890758, E-470(I)MYRISTIC ACID, CALICIUM SALT”

Surfactant

Ingredient Facts

Calcium myristate

AKA: Calcium tetradecanoate, Myristic acid, Calcium salt, TETRADECANOIC ACID, CALCIUM SALT, UNII-H1184Z2WZR, H1184Z2WZR, EINECS 239-328-6, Tetradecanoic acid, Calcium salt (2:1), DTXSID70890758, E-470(I)MYRISTIC ACID, CALICIUM SALT

Surfactant · Cleansing · EWG: 4

Synthetic

Cleanser

Emulsifier

Not Clean

Calcium myristate

Formula

C28H54CaO4

Mol. Weight

494.80

CAS #

15284-51-2

Form

Powder

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Functions

Anticaking

Emulsion Stabilising

Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.

Cleansing

Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.

Viscosity Controlling

Surfactant Cleansing

Anti-Inflammatory

Boosts Collagen

Antimicrobial

Lifts away dirt and oil

Prevents clumping

Keeps product blended

Controls product thickness

Traditional Use

A synthetic fatty acid salt derived from myristic acid (found in coconut and palm oils). Developed in the 20th century as a thickening and emulsifying agent in modern cosmetic formulations; no independent traditional use.