TEA-Myristate

AKA: Triethanolamine myristate, 41669-40-3, Caswell No. 887C, Myristic acid, Triethanolamine salt, EPA Pesticide Chemical Code 079044, AEC TEA-MYRISTATE
Plant-Derived
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Not Clean
OriginDerived from myristic acid, a fatty acid found in coconut and palm kernel oils. Synthesized by esterification of myristic acid with triethanolamine to create a surfactant compound.
tris(2-Hydroxyethyl)ammonium myristate
Formula
C20H43NO5
Mol. Weight
377.60
CAS #
41669-40-3
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Functions
Cleansing
Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.
Cleansing
Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.
Emulsifying
Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.
Removes Impurities
Cleansing Surfactant
Emulsifier
Mixes Oil & Water
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed2 reviews →
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EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
Concentration Guide
CIR's newest survey reports no concentration of use.
CIR · report published 2013
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU✔ permitted
JAPAN✔ permitted
CANADA✔ permitted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR