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Is Potassium Myristate vegan?

Potassium Myristate

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Potassium Myristate is the potassium salt of myristic acid, a fatty acid that can be derived from plant sources such as coconut or palm kernel oil, used as a surfactant and emulsifier.

Also known as Potassium Tetradecanoate
INCI name Potassium Myristate
CAS number 13429-27-1
EC number 236-550-5
CosIng ID 36999
Last reviewed 9 July 2026

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