C10-14 ALKYL POLYPROPANEDIOL-3 MYRISTATE
Emollient
Good
CAS Number: 2907767-86-4
About C10-14 ALKYL POLYPROPANEDIOL-3 MYRISTATE
An ester of C10-14 fatty alcohols with polypropanediol and myristic acid, functioning as an emollient, solvent, and slip modifier in skin care formulations. Fatty acid esters are extensively used and considered safe in cosmetic products.
Detailed Analysis
This ingredient is obtained by esterifying C10-14 fatty alcohols with polypropanediol-3, subsequently esterified with myristic acid, producing a mixed-chain ester with excellent emollient properties. It is not listed in EU Annexes II, III, or IV restricting cosmetic substances, and its C10-14 carbon chain profile ensures ready metabolism in skin without accumulation. The ingredient conforms to难过lymer-3 specifications and presents no significant toxicity concerns under normal cosmetic use.
What It Does
Skin Benefits
- ✓ Emollient and skin softening
- ✓ Improves product spreadability and sensory feel
- ✓ Solvent for oil-soluble ingredients
Known Concerns
- ⚠ Minor concern: may be incompatible with certain antioxidant systems in formulation
Safety Score
Good
Based on EU regulatory data, published safety research, and ingredient function analysis.
References
EU CosIng Database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry
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