What function does METHYL LAURATE/MYRISTATE serve in cosmetics?

According to the EU CosIng inventory, METHYL LAURATE/MYRISTATE carries the following function designation(s): SKIN CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SOLVENT, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING.

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METHYL LAURATE/MYRISTATE

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Methyl Laurate/Myristate is the methyl ester of a mixture of lauric and myristic acids.

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

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Inventory details for METHYL LAURATE/MYRISTATE

INCI name

METHYL LAURATE/MYRISTATE

Description

Methyl Laurate/Myristate is the methyl ester of a mixture of lauric and myristic acids.

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Function

SKIN CONDITIONING SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT SOLVENT SURFACTANT - CLEANSING

How METHYL LAURATE/MYRISTATE appears in the CosIng inventory

The CosIng inventory lists METHYL LAURATE/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.

METHYL LAURATE/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.

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METHYL LAURATE/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, METHYL LAURATE/MYRISTATE carries the following function designation(s):

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Source note for METHYL LAURATE/MYRISTATE

This page reproduces the CosIng inventory entry for METHYL LAURATE/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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