Zinc myristate

Zinc myristate (CAS 16260-27-8), also known as zinc tetradecanoate, is a zinc salt of myristic acid.

Where is Zinc myristate used?

• Personal care: slip agent and texture modifier in pressed powders, foundations, and dry skincare formulations
• Pharmaceutical tablets: lubricant reducing die friction and improving ejection in direct compression
• Plastics and polymers: internal and external lubricant aiding mold release and reducing surface defects in PVC and thermoplastics
• Surface treatment: hydrophobic coating of mineral fillers or pigments
• It improves dispersion in polymer matrices.

Good to know: Buyers sourcing for pharmaceutical applications should confirm compliance with pharmacopeial standards such as USP, BP, or EP, and excipient GMP requirements.

Commercial specifications

• Particle size distribution is a key quality parameter