Aluminum Myristate

AKA: Aluminum tetradecanoate, 4040-50-0, Myristic acid, Aluminum salt, ALUMINUM MYRISTATE [INCI]
Synthetic
Emulsifier
Clean
OriginDerived from myristic acid (a saturated fatty acid) and aluminum salts through synthetic chemistry. Produced by esterification of myristic acid with aluminum compounds under controlled conditions.
Tetradecanoic acid, aluminium salt
Formula
C42H81AlO6
Mol. Weight
709.10
CAS #
4040-50-0
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.
Viscosity Controlling
Prevents Clumping
Stabilizes Emulsion
Controls Viscosity
Keeps product blended
Controls product thickness
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper →
⚖️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