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MYRISTAMIDE MIPA.

Optional CAS 10525-14-1 / ANTISTATIC, SURFACTANT - FOAM BOOSTING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING

Myristamide MIPA is a versatile cosmetic ingredient predominantly used as a formulation aid. It functions to enhance foam, control viscosity, and act as an antistatic agent, contributing to a product's overall texture, stability, and ingredient delivery potential.

Summary

Antistatic Surfactant - Foam Boosting Viscosity Controlling Formula Stabilizer Texture Enhancer

Science

Mechanism of Action

Myristamide MIPA primarily contributes to cosmetic formulations by modulating surface tension and rheology. It acts as a surfactant, specifically boosting foam generation and stability, and serves as a viscosity controlling agent to achieve desired product consistency. Furthermore, its antistatic properties can improve hair manageability, and it may optimize formula texture, stability, and the penetration of other active ingredients.

Research

Clinical Evidence

Low confidence
Effective range N/A
Optimal

N/A

Transparency

Dusting Analysis

Not commonly dusted

Myristamide MIPA is a functional formulation aid rather than a 'hero' active ingredient. Its role in improving product characteristics means it is not typically 'dusted' or over-emphasized for direct skin benefits.

The Formula

Formulation

Solubility
Oil
Optimal pH N/A
0 7 14

Stability

This ingredient generally exhibits good stability. However, contact with strong oxidizing agents should be avoided, as this has been observed to lead to burning reactions with related MIPA amides.

Conflicts

  • N-nitrosating agents
  • Strong oxidants

Safety

Safety Profile

CIR Status
Safe with restrictions
Sensitization risk Unknown

The Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) Expert Panel has concluded that Myristamide MIPA, alongside other alkyl amide MIPA ingredients, is safe for use in cosmetics under current practices and concentrations, provided the final formulation is non-irritating. While specific use data for Myristamide MIPA is limited, related MIPA amides have been reported in leave-on dermal preparations up to 0.4% (e.g., Oleamide MIPA) and in rinse-off hair bleaches up to 12% (e.g., Cocamide MIPA). A critical safety restriction mandates that MIPA compounds must not be used in formulations containing N-nitrosating agents due to the potential for the formation of harmful nitrosamines.

Your Skin

Skin Compatibility

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

Our Assessment

Verdict

Optional

Myristamide MIPA is an optional, yet valuable, formulation ingredient for enhancing product texture, stability, and foam characteristics, provided strict adherence to safety guidelines regarding nitrosating agents and proper formulation to ensure non-irritancy.

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