Zinc Myristate

AKA: Zinc dimyristate, Tetradecanoic acid, Zinc salt, Zinc tetradecanoate, Zinc ditetradecanoate, Zinc salt (2:1), Myristic acid
Synthetic
Clean
OriginDerived from myristic acid (a saturated fatty acid) and zinc salts as starting materials. Synthesized through the esterification reaction between myristic acid and zinc oxide or zinc chloride.
Zinc dimyristate
Formula
C28H54O4Zn
Mol. Weight
520.10
CAS #
16260-27-8
Form
Powder
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Acne
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Functions
Anticaking
Opacifying
Viscosity Controlling
Prevents Clumping
Adds Opacity
Controls Viscosity
Fights Bacteria
Anti-Aging Benefits
Reduces Inflammation
Creates creamy opacity
Controls product thickness
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed3 reviews →
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EWG
2
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Skin Irritant
1 study / 1 not irritating (CIR 755)
Not a Sensitizer
1 study / 1 not sensitizing (CIR 755)
Concentration Guide
Leave-on0.005–20%
Rinse-offNot reported
0%50%100%
CIR reported use · 2016 survey
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR