A phosphonic acid derivative with a myristyl chain, listed as a skin-conditioning ingredient.
What it is
Myristyl malate phosphonic acid is an organic compound with the formula C18H35O8P; according to its name, it combines a myristyl (C14 alkyl) group, malic acid and a phosphonic acid group. CosIng lists it as a skin-conditioning ingredient.
Where it is used
Appears on the ingredient lists of a small number of products.
Limits of interpretation
The INCI list shows which ingredients are present, not how much of each. Above 1%, ingredients are listed in descending order of weight; below 1% the order is free.
Functions
- Skin conditioning
- Maintaining the skin in good condition.
EU regulation
This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.