Propylene Glycol Myristate
AKA “2-hydroxypropyl tetradecanoate, Propylene glycol 1-myristate, RefChem:1063464, DTXCID80813872, 2-Hydroxypropyl myristate”
Synthetic
Ingredient Facts
Propylene glycol myristate
AKA: 2-hydroxypropyl tetradecanoate, Propylene glycol 1-myristate, RefChem:1063464, DTXCID80813872, 2-Hydroxypropyl myristate
Synthetic · Cleansing · EWG: 4
Synthetic
Cleanser
Skin Conditioner
Synthetic
Clean
A gentle cleansing ingredient that helps remove impurities while conditioning skin, leaving it soft and balanced without stripping away natural moisture.
Effective at 1.0%
Formula
C17H34O3
Mol. Weight
286.40
CAS #
29059-24-3
Form
Liquid
See origin →
Functions
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Cleansing
Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.
Locks in moisture
Traditional Use
Synthetic ester developed in the mid-20th century as an emollient and skin conditioning agent. Functions as a lightweight moisturizer and texture enhancer in cosmetic formulations.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
EWG
4
CIR
Safe
Pregnancy
Yes
Restricted By
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Concentration Guide
9.9e-05%
2.0%
0%14%
Effective Range
CIR reported use: 0.000099-2
Regulatory Agencies
Verified Feb 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR