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InventoryRef 3188615/10/2010

AMMONIUM MYRISTYL SULFATE

Ammonium tetradecyl sulphate

AMMONIUM MYRISTYL SULFATE is listed in the EU CosIng inventory, but no direct annex records are linked on this page yet.

Regulatory evidence by market

No rule for this ingredient has been imported for any of the 13 markets tracked here.

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Chemical identity and properties

PubChem 2D chemical structure for CAS 52304-21-9
CAS 52304-21-9PubChem CID 104149

Ammonium Myristyl Sulfate

IUPAC name
azane;tetradecyl hydrogen sulfate
Molecular formula
C14H33NO4S
Molecular weight
311.48 g/mol
Exact mass
311.21302971 Da
Topological polar surface area
73.0 Ų
Hydrogen-bond donors
2
Hydrogen-bond acceptors
5
Covalent units
2
Defined stereocentres
0

Also known as

Ammonium tetradecyl sulfateAmmonium tetradecyl sulphate1-Tetradecanol, hydrogen sulfate, ammonium saltEINECS 257-834-5UNII-LW5244PD75LW5244PD75TETRADECYL AMMONIUM SULFATERefChem:112183
4 more reported names
AMMONIUM MYRISTYL SULFATE [INCI]AHVCYVORAAEAKW-UHFFFAOYSA-NTetradecyl hydrogen sulfate--ammonia (1/1)1-Tetradecanol, 1-(hydrogen sulfate), ammonium salt (1:1)
External database identifiers

Retrieved from NIH PubChem on 2026-08-31 by checksum-valid CAS matching. Chemical properties do not replace the regulatory decision on this page.

Inventory details for AMMONIUM MYRISTYL SULFATE

INCI name

AMMONIUM MYRISTYL SULFATE

Description

Ammonium tetradecyl sulphate

Record provenance

Inventory reference
31886
Imported identity
AMMONIUM MYRISTYL SULFATE
Source update
15/10/2010
European Commission CosIng source notes

Key data

Restriction
Function
CLEANSING
Helping to keep the body surface clean.
FOAMING
Trapping numerous small bubbles of air or other gas within a small volume of liquid by modifying the surface tension of the liquid.
SURFACTANT - CLEANSING
Wetting body surfaces, emulsifying or solubilizing oils, and suspending soil (generally, such ingredients contribute to the foaming and lathering properties of cleansing products).

Official EU ingredient-name evidence

The ingredient name exactly matches the official 2025 EU glossary of common ingredient names.

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How AMMONIUM MYRISTYL SULFATE appears in the CosIng inventory

The CosIng inventory lists AMMONIUM MYRISTYL SULFATE as a cosmetic ingredient and this page links it to 0 annex records. The inventory entry captures names and identifiers, while the annex records show where the substance is prohibited, restricted or positively listed in EU cosmetics law.

AMMONIUM MYRISTYL SULFATE is also tagged with 3 cosmetic functions in the official data. Function labels describe intended use, but they do not replace regulatory review of linked annex records before formulation or labelling work.

Frequently asked questions

AMMONIUM MYRISTYL SULFATE is listed in the EU CosIng ingredient inventory with no direct annex restriction records linked at this time. Absence of an annex link does not guarantee unrestricted use — always verify against the current official CosIng database before formulating.

According to the EU CosIng inventory, AMMONIUM MYRISTYL SULFATE carries the following function designation(s):

CAS 52304-21-9 may appear across multiple EU annex records. Viewing the CAS lookup page shows all Annex II–VI entries sharing this identifier, which is useful for identifying cross-annex regulatory status of the same chemical substance.

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Source note for AMMONIUM MYRISTYL SULFATE

This page reproduces the CosIng inventory entry for AMMONIUM MYRISTYL SULFATE from public European Commission cosmetic ingredient materials and shows linked identifiers even when no direct annex match is currently attached.

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