Sodium Myristoyl Sarcosinate
AKA “30364-51-3, Glycine, N-methyl-N-(1-oxotetradecyl)-, sodium salt, Sodium N-methyl-N-(1-oxotetradecyl)aminoacetate, N-Myristoylsarcosine acid, CRODASINIC MS, EINECS 250-151-3, sodium myristoylsarcosinate, NIKKOL SARCOSINATE MN, DTXSID7042013
Surfactant
Ingredient Facts
Sodium myristoyl sarcosinate
AKA: 30364-51-3, Glycine, N-methyl-N-(1-oxotetradecyl)-, Sodium salt, Sodium N-methyl-N-(1-oxotetradecyl)aminoacetate, N-Myristoylsarcosine acid, CRODASINIC MS, EINECS 250-151-3, Sodium myristoylsarcosinate, NIKKOL SARCOSINATE MN, DTXSID7042013
Surfactant · Cleansing · EWG: 2
Synthetic
Cleanser
Skin Conditioner
Hair Care
Clean
Sodium N-methyl-N-(1-oxotetradecyl)aminoacetate
Formula
C17H32NNaO3
Mol. Weight
321.40
CAS #
30364-51-3
Form
Liquid
State
Liquid
See origin →
Functions
Antistatic
Cleansing
Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.
Foaming
Hair 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.
Viscosity Controlling
Reduces Static
Removes Impurities
Creates Lather
Conditions Hair
Locks In Moisture
Traditional Use
A synthetic surfactant derived from myristic acid and sarcosine (an amino acid). Created in the late 20th century as a gentle, biodegradable alternative to sulfates.
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
EWG
2
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USApermitted
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
Effects of Sodium Salts of Fatty Acids and Their Derivatives on Skin Permeation of Cromolyn Sodium.
Akinbote OE, Verana G, Dandekar AA, Tijani AO, Mishra D et al.
AAPS PharmSciTech, 2023
Effects of Sodium Salts of Fatty Acids and Their Derivatives on Skin Permeation of Cromolyn Sodium.
Akinbote OE, Verana G, Dandekar AA, Tijani AO, Mishra D et al.
AAPS PharmSciTech, 2023
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Glycine Soja (Soybean) Sprout Extract
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EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
Glycine Soja (Soybean) Sterols
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Capryloyl glycine: A polyfunctional cosmetic ingredient and potential skin sensitizer.
Mangodt EA, Dendooven E, De Fré C, Lambert J, Aerts O
Contact dermatitis, 2019
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Glycine soja Leaf and Stem Extract Ameliorates Atopic Dermatitis-like Skin Inflammation by Inhibiting JAK/STAT Signaling.
Sung YY, Kim M, Kim DS, Son E
International journal of molecular sciences, 2025
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Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR