Is Aluminum Dimyristate vegan?

Aluminum Dimyristate

Unconfirmed

Aluminum Dimyristate is the aluminum salt of myristic acid, used as a thickening and opacifying agent in cosmetics. Myristic acid can be derived from plant sources (e.g. nutmeg, coconut) or animal fats.

Also known as Hydroxybis(myristato-O)aluminium
INCI name Aluminum Dimyristate
CAS number 56639-51-1
EC number 260-305-1
CosIng ID 74210
Last reviewed 4 July 2026

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