Aluminum Myristate
Aluminum Myristate is a cosmetic ingredient used as an anticaking, emulsion stabilising agent. It is used in 17 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex).
| INCI name | ALUMINUM MYRISTATE |
| Function | ANTICAKING, EMULSION STABILISING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING |
| CAS number | 4040-50-0 |
| EC number | 223-728-2 |
| Prevalence | 17 products (0.02% of dataset) |
| Most used in | Makeup |
| EU status | Restricted (annex ) |
Used in
Blushes 29.4%Eyeshadows 17.6%Setting Spray & Powders 17.6%Contours 11.8%Eyebrows 11.8%Other Face Makeup 5.9%
Frequently asked
- What does Aluminum Myristate do in skincare?
- Aluminum Myristate functions as an anticaking, emulsion stabilising agent in cosmetic formulas.
- Is Aluminum Myristate allowed in cosmetics?
- Yes, but it is regulated in the EU — it appears in a Cosmetics Regulation annex with usage conditions.
- What products contain Aluminum Myristate?
- It is most commonly found in Makeup products, especially blushes (29.4% of its uses).
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