Myreth-2
AKA “2-(Tetradecyloxy)ethanol, Myristyl monoethoxylate, Ethanol, Ethylene glycol monotetradecyl ether, 2-Tetradecyloxyethanol, Tetradecyl ethyleneglycol monoether, EINECS 218-371-4”
Synthetic
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Ingredient Facts
Myreth-2
AKA: 2-(Tetradecyloxy)ethanol, Myristyl monoethoxylate, Ethanol, Ethylene glycol monotetradecyl ether, 2-Tetradecyloxyethanol, Tetradecyl ethyleneglycol monoether, EINECS 218-371-4
Synthetic · Surfactant - Emulsifying | Surfactant - Cleansing · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Plant Oil
Synthetic
Clean
A gentle emulsifier that helps blend water and oil-based ingredients together, creating a smooth, stable texture that absorbs easily into skin.
Formula
C16H34O2
Mol. Weight
258.44
CAS #
27306-79-2
Form
Liquid
Plant-Derived
Synthetic. Derived from ethoxylated fatty alcohols, typically produced from coconut or palm oil sources. Synthesized through ethoxylation of fatty alcohols with ethylene oxide under catalytic conditions.
Function
Surfactant - Emulsifying | Surfactant - Cleansing
Benefits
Emulsifier
Mixes Oil & Water
Traditional Use
Synthetic polyethylene glycol ether derived from myristic acid developed in the 20th century as a surfactant and emulsifier; no traditional use.
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
Target
General
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy Safe
Yes
Safety review of phenoxyethanol when used as a preservati...
B Dréno, T Zuberbier, C Gelmetti, G Gontijo, M Marinovich
Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology : JEADV, 2019
Safety Assessment of Diethanolamine and Its Salts as Used...
Monice M Fiume, Bart Heldreth, Wilma F Bergfeld, Donald V Belsito, Ronald A Hill, Curtis D Klaassen + 6 more
International journal of toxicology, 2017
Safety Assessment of Diethanolamine and Its Salts as Used...
Monice M Fiume, Bart Heldreth, Wilma F Bergfeld, Donald V Belsito, Ronald A Hill, Curtis D Klaassen + 6 more
International journal of toxicology, 2017
Safety Assessment of Diethanolamine and Its Salts as Used...
Monice M Fiume, Bart Heldreth, Wilma F Bergfeld, Donald V Belsito, Ronald A Hill, Curtis D Klaassen + 6 more
International journal of toxicology, 2017
Phenoxyethanol Safety Assessment
Cosmetic Ingredient Review Expert Panel
International Journal of Toxicology, 2019
Verified Feb 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR