Crafter's Choice™ Myristyl Myristate

International Nomenclature of Cosmetic Ingredients (INCI):
Myristyl myristate

Common Name Ingredient Listing (FDA Approved):
Myristyl myristate

Directions:
Measure amount desired. Heat until liquid. Blend into other heated ingredients.

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Posted By: Carol   |   July 27, 2021

"Myristyl Myristate... i submitted question on 7/22/21...my order arrived with this product liquified...few days later it was solid in one piece like a rock...is this normal?... what can I do with it in this form?...can it be replaced?"

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Staff Answer Hi, please call use so we can help troubleshoot this.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: July 27, 2021

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Posted By: Carol   |   July 22, 2021

" Myristyl Myristate...I recently received this in an order...it was completely liquid in it's packaging (overheated in transit??). After a few days it became a hard, dry mass in the packaging...like a rock. Not sure if this is safe to use, or how to use it now. Please advise."

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Staff Answer Hi - please call us so we can help troubleshoot with this issue.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: July 27, 2021

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Posted By: Angela   |   March 31, 2021

"Can this be used to blend a carrier oil and glycerin into a stable, homogenized substance? If so, at what percentages? Thank you."

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Staff Answer This is something you will need to test on your own as we have not tried this.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: April 01, 2021

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Posted By: Stacy   |   March 02, 2021

"What is the purpose of this ingredient in the cupcake frosting ? And if not used will the frosting be ok without ? "

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Staff Answer It helps harden and set the formulation. Taking it our would change the recipe completely, you will have to test whether or not it will hold up without.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: March 03, 2021

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Posted By: Donna   |   February 28, 2021

"What is the percentage rate on this? Would I substitute it equal amounts as stearic acid? "

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Staff Answer This depends on what you are formulating. It can be substituted in a lotion or cream but it will impart a different feel than stearic.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: March 02, 2021

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Posted By: Cynthia   |   February 11, 2021

"Will this frosting recipe adhere to a Cold Process/MP loaf bar of soap without separating?"

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Staff Answer Sorry, we are not sure which recipe you are referring to.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: February 11, 2021

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Posted By: Carson   |   December 30, 2020

"Can this be used in place of or in addition to polysorbate 80 in bath bombs?"

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Staff Answer No, this is not a substitute for poly 80.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: December 30, 2020

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Posted By: Sunda   |   November 15, 2020

"Is this a paraben free product? Thank you!"

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Staff Answer Yes, it is paraben free.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: November 17, 2020

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Posted By: Nikki   |   September 22, 2020

"is this the same thing as myristic acid? Im making melt and pour from scratch and would like to know if this can be used in place of it or not. Thanks"

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Staff Answer This is not the same as Myristic Acid and will not product the same outcome.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: September 23, 2020

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Posted By: Corrine    |   May 26, 2020

"The answer to the question posted Aug 2019 states not to use this in CP soap formulations, yet in the "Additional Information" section, Cold and Hot Process soap is listed under "Common Uses." Which one is true? Thank you for your help!!"

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Staff Answer Since this product does not have a SAP value, we did not feel it could be used in CP. We believe, though, that you can use Myristic Acid in the lye calc for this ingredient. It has the same hardness value as stearic acid. You may need to make a small batch to test this out.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: May 29, 2020

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Posted By: Heather   |   August 09, 2019

"Can Myristyl Myristate be used as a substitute for stearic acid to help harden cp soap? I read that it can substitute stearic acid in lotion so it got me to thinking maybe I just found my palm free alternative for my cp soap. Thank you in advance for your time and assistance."

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Staff Answer We have not seen this ingredient used in CP. It is also not listed in the lye calculator so we would not recommend using this in your CP recipe.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: August 09, 2019

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Posted By: Carlos   |   July 17, 2019

"Is this a natural product?"

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Staff Answer Myristyl Myristate is a naturally derived ester, formed by the combination of Myristyl Alcohol and Myristic Acid, which occurs naturally in vegetable oils.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: July 17, 2019

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Posted By: Sabrina   |   July 11, 2019

"Is this ingredient vegan?"

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Staff Answer Yes, this ingredient is vegan.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: July 11, 2019

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Posted By: alexsa   |   March 07, 2019

"Could I substitute Isopropyl Myristate for Myristyl Myristate on my deodorant? "

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Staff Answer You will need to test this but both ingredients are emollients. We are not sure, though, if myristyl myristate will take away the greasy feel as with the isopropyl myristate.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: March 08, 2019

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Posted By: Maureen   |   January 06, 2019

"If using the Myristyl Myristate in place of Stearic Acid, would I use the same amount? This is a more Natural ingredient-right? Thank you"

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Staff Answer You may need to experiment with the amount, first using the same amount as stearic. This ingredient is palm-free whereas stearic acid is not.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: January 07, 2019

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Posted By: Amy   |   December 30, 2018

"Can this be used as a stand alone emulsifier in lotion?"

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Staff Answer It can be used alone or with another emulsifier. You may need to test to see which you prefer. Since this does give a slightly waxy feel, you may want to combine with another emulsifier such as E-wax Soft & Silky.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: January 02, 2019

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Posted By: Stephanie   |   December 20, 2018

"Will this thicken just as good as stearic acid? Also, will it leave a waxy feel worse than stearic acid?"

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Staff Answer Myristyl Myristate is a great substitute for stearic acid and will impart a soft, powdery feel to the lotion.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: December 20, 2018

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Posted By: Denise   |   December 13, 2018

"Does this product harden glycerin soap bars as well?"

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Staff Answer This can be used as an alternative to stearic acid in making MP soap.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: December 14, 2018

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