MASCID® 1498 is a highly versatile fatty acid also known as myristic acid. It serves as a re-fatting agent, stabilizer, emulsion stabilizer, conditioner, cleansing agent, emulsifier, fragrance ingredient, opacifier, and emollient. Within personal care, specifically skin care, it extends its benefits to other beauty and care and skin care products. Available in various physical forms like flakes, liquids, and solids.

INCI Name: Myristic Acid

Functions: Cleansing Agent, Conditioner, Emollient, Emulsifier, Emulsion Stabilizer, Fragrance, Opacifier, Stabilizer

Labeling Claims: Clean at Sephora, Credo Clean Standard, Halal, Kosher, Ulta Beauty's Conscious Beauty

Certifications & Compliance: CosIng Listed, EFfCI GMP Certified, EU Cosmetic Regulation 1223/2009 Compliant, FSSC 22000, Gluten-free, Halal, IECIC (China), ISO 14001, ISO 9001, Kosher, Prop 65 Compliant, REACH (Europe), RSPO MassBalance Certified, Vegan

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Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family
Fragrance Ingredient Class
INCI Name
CAS No.
544-63-8
EC No.
208-875-2

Features & Benefits

Applications & Uses

Application Format

Properties

Physical Form
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Acid Value243 - 248mgKOH/gAOCS Te 1a-64
Color (Lovibond 5 ¼")max. 0.2/1.5R/YAMT-FGQ-F09
Iodine Valuemax. 0.5gI2/100gAOCS Tg 1a-64
Saponification Value244 - 249mgKOH/gAOCS Tl 1a-64
Titre52 - 54°CAOCS Tr 1a-64
Typical Fatty Acid Profile
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Lauric Content (C12)max. 2%AMT-FGQ-F23
Myristic Content (C14)min. 98%AMT-FGQ-F23
Othersmax. 0.5%AMT-FGQ-F23
Palmitic Content (C16)max. 2%AMT-FGQ-F23

Regulatory & Compliance