Synonym(s)
CAS number: 1191-50-0
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"Sodium" refers to the element sodium. This ingredient contains myristyl alcohol (tetradecanol) as the alcoholic component. Sulfates are salts or esters of sulfuric acid.
Sodium myristyl sulfates are substances used in cosmetic preparations where they act as surfactant (washing-active substance) and emulsifier (changes the interfacial tension of liquids like water and oil so that they can be mixed together).
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