Is Lithium Myristate vegetarian?
Lithium Myristate
Vegetarian
Unconfirmed
Vegan
Unconfirmed
Lithium Myristate is the lithium salt of myristic acid, a fatty acid that can be derived from plant sources (such as coconut or palm kernel oil) or animal fats, used as a thickening and opacifying agent in cosmetics.
| Also known as | Tetradecanoic acid, lithium salt (1:1) |
|---|---|
| INCI name | Lithium Myristate |
| CAS number | 20336-96-3 |
| EC number | 243-743-8 |
| CosIng ID | 83325 |
| Last reviewed | 9 July 2026 |
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