AKA: Calcium tetradecanoate, Myristic acid, Calcium salt, TETRADECANOIC ACID, CALCIUM SALT, Tetradecanoic acid, Calcium salt (2:1), E-470(I)MYRISTIC ACID, CALICIUM SALT
Synthetic
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Not Clean
Calcium myristate
Formula
C28H54CaO4
Mol. Weight
494.80
CAS #
15284-51-2
Form
Powder
Functions
Anticaking
Emulsion Stabilising
Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.
Cleansing
Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.
Viscosity Controlling
Surfactant Cleansing
Anti-Inflammatory
Boosts Collagen
Antimicrobial
Lifts away dirt and oil
Prevents clumping
Keeps product blended
Controls product thickness
Traditional Use
A synthetic fatty acid salt derived from myristic acid (found in coconut and palm oils). Developed in the 20th century as a thickening and emulsifying agent in modern cosmetic formulations; no independent traditional use.