Synonym(s)
CAS number: 822-12-8
DefinitionThis section has been translated automatically.
"Sodium' means the element sodium, 'myristate' the ingredient myristic acid (tetradecanoic acid).
Sodium myristate is used in cosmetic products. The compound acts as an emulsifier (surface-active substance which is used in cosmetic products as an additive to combine two immiscible liquids - e.g. oil and water - into one emulsion) and as a surfactant (washing-active substance; improves the even distribution of the products during application).
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