TEA-Myristate

TEA-Myristate

AKA “Triethanolamine myristate, 41669-40-3, Caswell No. 887C, Myristic acid, triethanolamine salt, EINECS 255-486-9, EPA Pesticide Chemical Code 079044, UNII-68B0CQC306, 68B0CQC306, AEC TEA-MYRISTATE”

Surfactant

Ingredient Facts

TEA-Myristate

AKA: Triethanolamine myristate, 41669-40-3, Caswell No. 887C, Myristic acid, Triethanolamine salt, EINECS 255-486-9, EPA Pesticide Chemical Code 079044, UNII-68B0CQC306, 68B0CQC306, AEC TEA-MYRISTATE

Surfactant · Cleansing · EWG: 4

Plant-Derived

Cleanser

Emulsifier

Plant Oil

Not Clean

tris(2-Hydroxyethyl)ammonium myristate

Effective at 20.0%

Formula

C20H43NO5

Mol. Weight

377.60

CAS #

41669-40-3

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Functions

Cleansing

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

Cleansing

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

Emulsifying

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

Removes Impurities

Cleansing Surfactant

Emulsifier

Mixes Oil & Water

Traditional Use

A synthetic surfactant and emulsifier developed in the 20th century by combining triethanolamine with myristic acid (derived from palm and coconut oils). Used in cosmetics for cleansing and emulsifying properties.