Zinc Myristate
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: Zinc dimyristate, Tetradecanoic acid, Zinc salt, Zinc tetradecanoate, Zinc ditetradecanoate, Zinc salt (2:1), Myristic acid
WHAT IS IT?
Synthetic
Clean
Zinc dimyristate
Formula
C28H54O4Zn
Mol. Weight
520.10
CAS #
16260-27-8
Form
Powder
WHAT DOES IT DO?
Functions
Anticaking
Opacifying
Viscosity Controlling
Prevents Clumping
Adds Opacity
Controls Viscosity
Fights Bacteria
Anti-Aging Benefits
Reduces Inflammation
Creates creamy opacity
Controls product thickness
Traditional Use
A synthetic zinc salt derived from myristic acid, developed for cosmetic applications. Used in modern formulations as a conditioning and oil-absorbing agent.
IS IT CLEAN?
EWG
2
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USA
✔ permitted
EU
⚠ restricted
JAPAN
⚠ restricted
CANADA
⚠ restricted
Regulatory Agencies
EWG
CIR
FDA
EU COSING
Health Canada
IS IT FOR ME?
Skin Types
●
all-skin-types
Best For
Acne
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
CAN I TRUST THIS?
The paper trail
🔬
Peer-reviewed
none on file
⚖️
Regulatory
1 listing →
🛡️
Safety-assessed
3 reviews →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
WHAT’S IT IN?
(2)
Fullest Volumizing Mascara
ILIA Beauty
→
Brightening Bubbling Cleanser
Alpyn Beauty
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Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR