Crafters 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: 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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