Calcium myristate (inci)

Author:Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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Calcium myristate, the calcium salt of myristic acid is a surfactant used in cosmetic products. The substance is wash-active, changes the surface tension of a liquid and has a foaming effect.

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer