Myristyl stearate

Myristyl stearate (CAS 17661-50-6), also known as tetradecyl stearate, is a fatty acid ester derived from myristic alcohol and stearic acid.

Where is Myristyl stearate used?

• Personal care: structure and skin feel in stick formulations and pressed powders
• Cream-based cosmetics: smooth, non-greasy payoff
• Lip balms, solid perfumes and deodorant sticks: waxy binding for hardness and application texture
• Lubricants and metalworking: solid lubricant additive that reduces friction where controlled viscosity and film-forming behaviour matter
• Pigment-loaded systems: dispersing aid that improves homogeneity in wax blends and colour cosmetics
• It is solid at room temperature and contributes waxy texture, slip and consistency.