What function does CALCIUM MYRISTATE serve in cosmetics?

According to the EU CosIng inventory, CALCIUM MYRISTATE carries the following function designation(s): ANTICAKING, EMULSION STABILISING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING.

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CALCIUM MYRISTATE

Calcium myristate

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

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Chemical identity and properties

PubChem 2D chemical structure for CAS 15284-51-2

CAS 15284-51-2PubChem CID 27178

Calcium Myristate

IUPAC name: calcium bis(tetradecanoate)

Molecular formula: C28H54CaO4
Molecular weight: 494.8 g/mol
Exact mass: 494.3648010 Da
Topological polar surface area: 80.3 Å²
Hydrogen-bond donors: 0
Hydrogen-bond acceptors: 4
Covalent units: 3
Defined stereocentres: 0

Also known as

Calcium tetradecanoateMyristic acid, calcium saltTETRADECANOIC ACID, CALCIUM SALTUNII-H1184Z2WZRH1184Z2WZREINECS 239-328-6Tetradecanoic acid, calcium salt (2:1)E-470(I)MYRISTIC ACID, CALICIUM SALT

8 more reported names

INS-470(I)MYRISTIC ACID, CALICIUM SALTINS NO.470(I)MYRISTIC ACID, CALICIUM SALTRefChem:122866CALCIUM MYRISTATE [INCI]239-328-6calcium;tetradecanoateCalcium ditetradecanoateDB-254169

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External database identifiers

EPA DTXSID:DTXSID70890758

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 CALCIUM MYRISTATE

INCI name

CALCIUM MYRISTATE

Description

Calcium myristate

Record provenance

Inventory reference: 74907
Imported identity: CALCIUM MYRISTATE
Source update: 15/10/2010

European Commission CosIng source notes

Annex records for CALCIUM MYRISTATE

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Key data

CAS

15284-51-2

239-328-6

Restriction

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Function

ANTICAKING: Preventing agglomeration of particulate solids into lumps or hard masses (cohesive cake), thus allowing free flow of particles.
EMULSION STABILISING: Helping the process of emulsification and improving emulsion stability and shelf-life.
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).
VISCOSITY CONTROLLING: Increasing or decreasing the viscosity (thickness) of cosmetics.

Official EU ingredient-name evidence

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

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Ingredients with overlapping formulation functions

BETA VULGARIS ROOT PULP POWDERABRASIVE, ABSORBENT, ANTICAKING

CALCIUM BEHENATEANTICAKING, OPACIFYING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING

CALCIUM LAURATEANTICAKING, EMULSION STABILISING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING

CALCIUM MONTANATEANTICAKING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING

CALCIUM STEARATEANTICAKING, COLORANT, EMULSION STABILISING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING

CALCIUM SULFATE HYDRATEABRASIVE, ANTICAKING, ASTRINGENT, BINDING, BLEACHING, OPACIFYING, SKIN CONDITIONING

CASTOR OIL PHOSPHATEANTICAKING, EMULSION STABILISING

COTTONABSORBENT; ANTICAKING; BULKING; OPACIFYING; SLIP MODIFIER; SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS

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ECHA CHEM / Information on chemicals PubChem PUG REST EU Safety Gate cosmetic product alerts ECHA CHEM US EPA CompTox Cosmetic Ingredient Review safety assessments FDA Global Substance Registration System ILO/WHO International Chemical Safety Cards Japan NITE-CHRIP NIOSH Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards OECD eChemPortal

How CALCIUM MYRISTATE appears in the CosIng inventory

The CosIng inventory lists CALCIUM MYRISTATE 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.

CALCIUM MYRISTATE is also tagged with 4 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

CALCIUM MYRISTATE 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, CALCIUM MYRISTATE carries the following function designation(s):

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Source note for CALCIUM MYRISTATE

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

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