Myristyl laurate

Myristyl laurate (CAS 22412-97-1), also known as tetradecyl laurate, is a fatty acid ester.

Where is Myristyl laurate used?

• Personal care: skin-conditioning emollient and solubility enhancer for active ingredients in creams and lotions
• Color cosmetics: dry, non-greasy skin feel
• Industrial and metalworking lubricants: base fluid or additive for low-residue lubrication
• Food-grade: plasticizer or release agent in edible coatings and confectionery processing
• Carrier solvent: dispersion of lipophilic actives and pigments in rinse-off and leave-on cosmetic systems
• It functions as an emollient, carrier, and lubricating agent.

Commercial specifications

• FCC quality standards
• Drums and IBCs; smaller packaging for formulation and QA sampling