What function does SODIUM MYRISTOAMPHOACETATE serve in cosmetics?

According to the EU CosIng inventory, SODIUM MYRISTOAMPHOACETATE carries the following function designation(s): ANTISTATIC, CLEANSING, FOAMING, HAIR CONDITIONING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - FOAM BOOSTING.

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InventoryRef 7979015/10/2010

SODIUM MYRISTOAMPHOACETATE

Sodium N-(2-hydroxyethyl)-N-[2-(1-oxotetradecylamino)ethyl]glycinate

SODIUM MYRISTOAMPHOACETATE 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 63556-21-8

CAS 63556-21-8PubChem CID 23686571

Glycine, N-(2-hydroxyethyl)-N-(2-((1-oxotetradecyl)amino)ethyl)-, sodium salt (1:1)

IUPAC name: sodium 2-[2-hydroxyethyl-[2-(tetradecanoylamino)ethyl]amino]acetate

Molecular formula: C20H39N2NaO4
Molecular weight: 394.5 g/mol
Exact mass: 394.28075201 Da
Topological polar surface area: 92.7 Å²
Hydrogen-bond donors: 2
Hydrogen-bond acceptors: 5
Covalent units: 2
Defined stereocentres: 0

Also known as

Glycine, N-(2-hydroxyethyl)-N-[2-[(1-oxotetradecyl)amino]ethyl]-, sodium salt (1:1)RefChem:663769Sodium myristoamphoacetateGlycine, N-(2-hydroxyethyl)-N-[2-[(1-oxotetradecyl)amino]ethyl]-, monosodium saltU99J9J40F6Glycine, N-(2-hydroxyethyl)-N-(2-((1-oxotetradecyl)amino)ethyl)-, monosodium saltUNII-U99J9J40F6EINECS 264-311-5

5 more reported names

MYRISTOAMPHOACETATEsodium;2-[2-hydroxyethyl-[2-(tetradecanoylamino)ethyl]amino]acetateSodium N-(2-hydroxyethyl)-N-(2-((1-oxotetradecyl)amino)ethyl)glycinateSodium [(2-hydroxyethyl)(2-tetradecanamidoethyl)amino]acetateGLYCINE, N-2-HYDROXYETHYL-N-2-MYRISTAMIDOETHYL-, SODIUM SALT

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External database identifiers

EPA DTXSID:DTXSID3069936

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Inventory details for SODIUM MYRISTOAMPHOACETATE

INCI name

SODIUM MYRISTOAMPHOACETATE

Description

Sodium N-(2-hydroxyethyl)-N-[2-(1-oxotetradecylamino)ethyl]glycinate

Record provenance

Inventory reference: 79790
Imported identity: SODIUM MYRISTOAMPHOACETATE
Source update: 15/10/2010

European Commission CosIng source notes

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Key data

CAS

63556-21-8

264-311-5

Restriction

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Function

ANTISTATIC: Preventing and/or reducing static electricity by neutralising electrical charge on surfaces.
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.
HAIR CONDITIONING: Enhancing the appearance and feel of hair. Leaving the hair easy to comb, supple, soft and shiny and/or imparting volume, lightness, gloss, texture, etc.
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).
SURFACTANT - FOAM BOOSTING: Increasing foaming capacity and/or stabilizing foams in general.

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

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SODIUM METHYL STEAROYL TAURATECLEANSING, FOAMING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING

SODIUM MYRETH SULFATECLEANSING, FOAMING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING

SODIUM MYRISTOYL ISETHIONATEANTISTATIC, CLEANSING, FOAMING, HAIR CONDITIONING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING

SODIUM MYRISTOYL SARCOSINATEANTISTATIC, CLEANSING, FOAMING, HAIR CONDITIONING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING

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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 SODIUM MYRISTOAMPHOACETATE appears in the CosIng inventory

The CosIng inventory lists SODIUM MYRISTOAMPHOACETATE 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.

SODIUM MYRISTOAMPHOACETATE is also tagged with 6 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

SODIUM MYRISTOAMPHOACETATE 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, SODIUM MYRISTOAMPHOACETATE carries the following function designation(s):

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Source note for SODIUM MYRISTOAMPHOACETATE

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

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