# MYRISTIC ACID

URL: https://app.greenveil.ai/ingredients/ingredient_dtxsid_dtxsid6021666
Categories: beauty, cleaning, industrial, pharma
Functions: Cleaning agent, Emulsifier, Flavouring and nutrient, Fragrance, Lubricating agent, No specific technical function, Opacifer, Plasticizer, Surfactant (surface active agent)
Identifier: DTXSID6021666

> MYRISTIC ACID is used as cleaning agent / emulsifier. EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 438 composition records across product categories including Laboratory supplies, Personal care, Raw materials. Assessed from 7 sources.

## Safety assessment

- Chemical concern: not yet assessed
- Rationale: EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 438 composition records across product categories including Laboratory supplies, Personal care, Raw materials.

## Regulatory status

- US: commercial use observed — EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 438 composition records across product categories including Laboratory supplies, Personal care, Raw materials. EPA CPDat classifies this chemical for functional uses including Emulsifier, Fragrance, Cleaning agent.
- US: inactive ingredient database — Route: ORAL; Dosage form: CAPSULE, EXTENDED RELEASE; Maximum daily exposure: 1721 mg
- US: inactive ingredient database — Route: VAGINAL; Dosage form: AEROSOL, FOAM; Potency: 2 %w/w
- US: listed in openFDA substance — openFDA substance registry classifies this ingredient as chemical.

_Assessed by Greenveil._