Sodium myristyl sulfate (inci)

Author:Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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CAS number: 1191-50-0

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DefinitionThis section has been translated automatically.

"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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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer