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MIXED ISOPROPANOLAMINES MYRISTATE.

Valuable CAS - / CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING

Mixed Isopropanolamines Myristate functions primarily as a versatile emulsifier and surfactant, essential for creating stable and homogenous cosmetic formulations. It enables the seamless integration of water and oil phases, contributing to the desired texture and consistency of skincare products.

Summary

Emulsifier Surfactant

Science

Mechanism of Action

This ingredient operates by reducing the interfacial tension between immiscible liquids like water and oil. Through its surfactant properties, it stabilizes emulsions, ensuring that the oil and water components within a formulation remain uniformly dispersed without separating.

Research

Clinical Evidence

Insufficient-data confidence
Effective range N/A
Optimal

N/A

Transparency

Dusting Analysis

Not commonly dusted

The Formula

Formulation

Solubility
Water
Optimal pH N/A
0 7 14

Conflicts

  • N-nitrosating agents

Safety

Safety Profile

CIR Status
Safe with restrictions
Sensitization risk Unknown

The Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) Expert Panel has determined that Mixed Isopropanolamines Myristate, along with related Isopropanolamines, is safe for use in cosmetic formulations under current practices. This safety is conditional upon the final product being formulated to be non-irritating. It is critical to avoid combining this ingredient with N-nitrosating agents to prevent the potential formation of harmful nitrosamines.

Your Skin

Skin Compatibility

No Normal
No Dry
No Oily
No Sensitive
Irritancy Unknown
Comedogenicity Unknown

Our Assessment

Verdict

Valuable

Mixed Isopropanolamines Myristate is a valuable formulating agent, essential for creating stable emulsions in skincare, provided it is used within safe formulation guidelines, particularly avoiding N-nitrosating agents.

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