Propylene Glycol Myristate

AKA: 2-hydroxypropyl tetradecanoate, Propylene glycol 1-myristate, 3539-38-6, 222-580-6, 2-Hydroxypropyl myristate, 29059-24-3
Synthetic
Cleanser
Skin Conditioner
Not Clean
OriginDerived from propylene glycol and myristic acid, both petroleum-derived or plant-oil-sourced chemicals. Synthesized through esterification, combining propylene glycol with myristic acid under catalytic conditions.
Myristic acid, monoester with propane-1,2-diol
Formula
C17H34O3
Mol. Weight
286.40
CAS #
29059-24-3
Form
Liquid
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Functions
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Cleansing
Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.
Locks in moisture
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper →
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed2 reviews →
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EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
Concentration Guide
Leave-on4%
Rinse-offNot reported
0%50%100%
CIR reported use · 2014 survey
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR