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Is Myristyl Glycol vegetarian?

Myristyl Glycol

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Myristyl Glycol, chemically tetradecane-1,2-diol, is a synthetic or plant-derived fatty diol used as a skin conditioning agent and emulsion stabilizer in cosmetics.

Also known as Tetradecane-1,2-diol
INCI name Myristyl Glycol
EC number 244-228-0
CosIng ID 85691
Last reviewed 4 July 2026

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