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Is Zinc Myristate vegan?

Zinc Myristate

Zinc Myristate is the zinc salt of myristic acid, used in cosmetics as a thickening and lubricating agent. Myristic acid used in its manufacture may be derived from plant sources (e.g. coconut, nutmeg) or animal fats.

Also known as Zinc Dimyristate
INCI name Zinc Myristate
CAS number 16260-27-8
EC number 240-369-7
CosIng ID 38966
Last reviewed 4 July 2026

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