Myreth-3
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-3
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
Synthetic
Clean
A gentle emulsifier that helps blend water and oil-based ingredients together, creating a smooth, stable texture in your product.
Formula
C16H34O2
Mol. Weight
258.44
CAS #
27306-79-2
Form
Liquid
Plant-Derived
Synthetic. Derived from fatty alcohols and ethylene oxide, typically sourced from petrochemicals or plant oils. Synthesized through ethoxylation, where ethylene oxide is added to fatty alcohol chains to create the polyethylene glycol ether.
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