# MYRISTYL ALCOHOL

URL: https://app.greenveil.ai/ingredients/ingredient_dtxsid_dtxsid9026926
Categories: beauty, cleaning, industrial, pharma
Functions: Emulsifier, Flavouring and nutrient, Foamant, Fragrance, Lubricating agent, Opacifer, Plasticizer, Softener and conditioner, Stabilizing agent, Surfactant (surface active agent), Thickening agent, Viscosity modifier
Identifier: DTXSID9026926

> MYRISTYL ALCOHOL is used as emulsifier / flavouring and nutrient. EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 494 composition records across product categories including Laboratory supplies, Personal care, Construction. Assessed from 9 sources.

## Safety assessment

- Chemical concern: not yet assessed
- Rationale: EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 494 composition records across product categories including Laboratory supplies, Personal care, Construction.

## Regulatory status

- US: commercial use observed — EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 494 composition records across product categories including Laboratory supplies, Personal care, Construction. EPA CPDat classifies this chemical for functional uses including Opacifer, Softener and conditioner, Viscosity modifier.
- US: inactive ingredient database — Route: ORAL; Dosage form: TABLET, EXTENDED RELEASE; Potency: 2 mg
- US: inactive ingredient database — Route: TOPICAL; Dosage form: AEROSOL, FOAM; Potency: 2.5 %w/w
- US: inactive ingredient database — Route: TOPICAL; Dosage form: CREAM; Potency: 3 %w/w
- US: inactive ingredient database — Route: TOPICAL; Dosage form: SUSPENSION; Potency: 1.05 %w/w
- US: listed in openFDA substance — openFDA substance registry classifies this ingredient as chemical.

_Assessed by Greenveil._