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Synonym(s)
CAS number: 13429-27-1
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"Potassium" means the alkali metal potassium, "myristate" the ingredient myristic acid (tetradecanoic acid).
Potassium myristate is used in cosmetic products. The compound acts as an emulsifier (surface-active substance which is used in cosmetic products as an auxiliary agent 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).
Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer