Sodium myristate

Sodium myristate (CAS 822-12-8), also known as sodium tetradecanoate, is the sodium salt of myristic acid used commercially as a surfactant and emulsifier.

Where is Sodium myristate used?

• Soap and personal care: firm bar texture and dense, stable lather
• Textile and leather processing: scouring and degreasing agent that removes oils and contaminants from fiber and hide surfaces
• Food processing: emulsifier that stabilizes fat-in-water systems
• Paper: surface treatments and sizing formulations with controlled foam and dispersion
• It delivers foam generation, emulsification and cleaning action.

Good to know: Purity levels and grade compliance vary by manufacturer, so buyers should confirm specification sheets against their requirements. Common standards for high-purity batches may include FCC or USP depending on the intended end-use.

Commercial specifications

• Purity levels and grade compliance vary by manufacturer; confirm specification sheets against requirements
• High-purity batches may meet FCC or USP standards depending on end-use