Calcium Myristate
AKA “Calcium tetradecanoate, Myristic acid, calcium salt, TETRADECANOIC ACID, CALCIUM SALT, UNII-H1184Z2WZR, EINECS 239-328-6, Tetradecanoic acid”
Synthetic
Ingredient Facts
Calcium myristate
AKA: Calcium tetradecanoate, Myristic acid, Calcium salt, TETRADECANOIC ACID, CALCIUM SALT, UNII-H1184Z2WZR, EINECS 239-328-6, Tetradecanoic acid
Synthetic · Cleansing · EWG: 4
Synthetic
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Synthetic
Clean
A natural mineral that helps keep powder products smooth and prevents clumping, while also helping cleanse and balance product texture.
Formula
C28H54CaO4
Mol. Weight
494.80
CAS #
15284-51-2
Form
Powder
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Functions
Anticaking
Emulsion Stabilising
Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.
Cleansing
Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.
Viscosity Controlling
Surfactant Cleansing
Anti-Inflammatory
Boosts Collagen
Antimicrobial
Lifts away dirt and oil
Prevents clumping
Keeps product blended
Controls product thickness
Traditional Use
A synthetic fatty acid salt derived from myristic acid (found in coconut and palm oils). Developed in the 20th century as a thickening and emulsifying agent in modern cosmetic formulations; no independent traditional use.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Myristic acid reduces skin inflammation and nociception.
Alonso-Castro AJ, Serrano-Vega R, Pérez Gutiérrez S, Isiordia-Espinoza MA, Solorio-Alvarado CR
Journal of food biochemistry, 2022
Final Report of the Amended Safety Assessment of Myristic Acid and its Salts and Esters as Used in Cosmetics
Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) Expert Panel
International Journal of Toxicology
Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Oleic Acid, Lauric Acid, Palmitic Acid, Myristic Acid, and Stearic Acid
Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) Expert Panel
International Journal of Toxicology
Calcium Myristate
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Methyl Myristic Acid
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Myristic Acid
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Myristic Acid
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
Verified Feb 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR