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Is Lithium Myristate vegan?

Lithium Myristate

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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