Mosselman Myristic Acid (544-63-8)

INCI Name: Myristic Acid

Ingredient Name: Myristic Acid

Chemical Name: Myristic acid

CAS Number: 544-63-8

Functions: Cleansing Agent, Emulsifier

Chemical Family: Fatty Acids, Organic Acids

Synonyms: 1-Tridecanecarboxylic Acid, 1-Tridecanecarboxylic acid, N-Tetradecan-1-oic Acid, N-Tetradecanoic Acid, N-Tetradecoic Acid, Tetradecanoic (Myristic) acid, Tetradecanoic Acid

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Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family: Fatty Acids,
Organic Acids
Chemical Name: Myristic acid
INCI Name: Myristic Acid
Ingredient Name: Myristic Acid
Ingredient Origin: Natural Origin,
Plant Origin,
Vegetable Origin
Agrochemical Functions: Emulsifier
Cleaning Ingredients Functions: Cleansing Agent,
Emulsifier
Cosmetic Ingredients Functions: Cleansing Agent,
Emulsifier
Fluids & Lubricants Functions: Emulsifier
Food Ingredients Functions: Emulsifier
CAS No.: 544-63-8
EC No.: 208-875-2
Technologies: Agrochemicals,
Base Chemicals & Intermediates,
Cleaning Ingredients,
Cosmetic Ingredients,
Fluids & Lubricants,
Food Ingredients
Product Families: Fluids & Lubricants — Additives
Performance Additives
Agrochemicals — Adjuvants & Formulation Ingredients
Dispersants & Emulsifiers
Cleaning Ingredients — Cleaning Aids
Emulsifiers & Demulsifiers
Cleaning Ingredients — Functional Additives
Performance Additives
Cosmetic Ingredients — Functionals
Emulsifiers, Solubilizers & Dispersants
Base Chemicals & Intermediates — Intermediates
Organic Acids
Cleaning Ingredients — Soaps & Surfactants
Blends & Other Surfactants
Cosmetic Ingredients — Surfactants & Cleansers
Blends & Other Cleansers
Food Ingredients — Texture & Consistency
Emulsifiers
Chemical Structure

Features & Benefits

Benefit Claims: Cleansing,
Detergency,
Emulsifying
Labeling Claims: Bio-based,
Biodegradable,
Clean at Sephora,
Credo Clean Standard,
Food Contact Acceptable,
Halal,
Kosher,
Natural,
Naturally Derived,
Organic,
Plant-Based,
Ulta Beauty's Conscious Beauty
Food Ingredients Features: Emulsifying
HII Features: Detergency,
Emulsifying,
Excellent Cleaning Performance

Applications & Uses

Markets: HI&I Care,
Industrial
Applications: Industrial — Chemical & Industrial Manufacturing
Chemical Manufacturing,
Fluids & Lubricants
HI&I Care — Home Care
Dish Care,
Laundry & Fabric Care,
Surface Care
HI&I Care — Institutional & Industrial Care
Commercial Laundry,
Industrial Cleaning
Applicable Processes: Agrochemicals Manufacturing,
Cosmetic Production,
Detergent Manufacturing,
Lubricants Manufacturing
Home Care Applications: Detergents
I&I Cleaning Applications: Detergents

Properties

Physical Form

Appearance

Light yellow waxy solid

Typical Properties


	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Unsaponifiable Matter	max. 0.5	%	-
Titer	52-55	°C	-

Fatty Acid Composition


	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
C14 Myristic Content	min. 98	%	-

Specifications


	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Acid Value	242-249	mg KOH/g	-
Saponification Value	243-250	mg KOH/g	-
Iodine Value	max. 0.5	g I₂/100 g	-
Color	max. 2Y-0.2R	Lovibond 5 ¼ ”	-

Regulatory & Compliance

Certifications & Compliance: EU Compliant,
GMP,
Halal,
ISO 9001,
Kosher,
Organic Certified,
REACH Exempt (Europe),
RSPO Certified Sustainable Palm Oil,
RSPO MassBalance Certified
Chemical Inventories: AICS (Australia),
CSNN (Taiwan),
DSL (Canada),
EEC/EU ,
EINECS (EU),
ENCS (Japan),
IECSC (China),
KECI (Korea),
NZIoC (New Zealand),
PICCS (Phillipines),
TCSI (Taiwan),
TSCA (USA)
Quality Standards: EN ISO 9001:2015

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Type: Bags