Aluminum Dimyristate

AKA: Aluminium dimyristate, ALUMINUM HYDROXYBIS(TETRADECANOATO), ALUMINUM DIMYRISTATE [INCI]
Synthetic
Emulsifier
Clean
OriginSynthesized from myristic acid and aluminum salts through esterification reactions. Produced by combining aluminum chloride or aluminum oxide with myristic acid under controlled chemical conditions.
Hydroxybis(myristato-O)aluminium
Formula
C28H55AlO5
Mol. Weight
498.70
CAS #
56639-51-1
Form
Wax
Skin Types
●all-skin-types, gentle
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Functions
Anticaking
Emulsion Stabilising
Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.
Opacifying
Viscosity Controlling
Fights Acne
Prevents clumping
Keeps product blended
Creates creamy opacity
Controls product thickness
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →
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EWG
1
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR