Myristyl ethylhexanoates (inci)

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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"Myristyl" means an organic residue derived from myristyl alcohol, "ethylhexanoates" means salts or "ethylhexanoates" means salts or esters of 2-ethylhexanoic acid. Myristyl ethylhexanoates are used in cosmetic formulations. The substance acts as an emollient (makes the skin supple and smoothes it) and as a skin care product.

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020