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Is Dimyristyl Ether vegetarian?

Dimyristyl Ether

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Dimyristyl Ether is a synthetic ether compound formed from two myristyl (tetradecyl) alcohol chains, used as an emollient in cosmetics.

Also known as Ditetradecyl Ether
INCI name Dimyristyl Ether
EC number 226-499-7
CosIng ID 86800
Last reviewed 10 July 2026

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