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Myristic Acid

Korean: 미리스틱애씨드 · CAS 544-63-8 · Functions: fragrance, opacifying, perfuming, surfactant - cleansing

KR South Korea (MFDS)

No specific rule on file.

EU European Union (CosIng)

No specific rule on file.

US United States (FDA)

No specific rule on file. The FDA regulates few cosmetic ingredients by name; no rule does not mean approval.

Our noteA fatty acid used in cleansers to create foam (as a soap with potassium hydroxide) and as an emollient.

Products listing Myristic Acid

Also listed as

Myristic Acid 미리스틱애씨드

Information only, not medical advice. Rules change — always check the linked official source. If you are pregnant, have a skin condition or allergies, ask a dermatologist or pharmacist.

Frequently asked questions

What is Myristic Acid?

A fatty acid used in cleansers to create foam (as a soap with potassium hydroxide) and as an emollient.

Is Myristic Acid banned in the European Union?

We found no specific rule for it in the EU's CosIng records. That is not an approval or a safety statement.

Is Myristic Acid banned in South Korea?

We found no specific rule for it in Korea's MFDS records. That is not an approval or a safety statement.

Is Myristic Acid allowed in cosmetics in the U.S.?

We found no specific rule for it in the FDA's records. That is not an approval or a safety statement.

What is Myristic Acid used for in cosmetics?

The EU's CosIng inventory lists its functions as: fragrance, opacifying, perfuming, surfactant - cleansing.

What is Myristic Acid called on Korean labels?

Korea's MFDS standard Korean name is 미리스틱애씨드.

Which K-beauty products contain Myristic Acid?

24+ products we checked list it, for example COSRX AC Collection Calming Foam Cleanser, Neogen A-Clear Aid Soothing Foam Cleanser (100ml), COSRX Advanced Snail Peptide Eye Cream.

What is the CAS number of Myristic Acid?

CAS 544-63-8 (from official records).

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