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Fatty Acids, C14-18

  • Base oils
  • CAS 67701-02-4
  • IUPAC: Fatty acids, C14-18

Fatty Acids, C14-18 (CAS 67701-02-4) appears in 3 of the 1,812 car-care products CarCareTruth tracks (as of June 2026). It is readily biodegradable.

Natural fatty acid mixture with favorable safety profile. Not classified as hazardous under GHS at normal use concentrations. Widely used in cosmetics, food, and personal care products.

Fatty acids, C14-18 (CAS 67701-02-4) is a mixture of medium-chain saturated fatty acids (myristic, palmitic, and stearic acid range) typically derived from animal tallow or vegetable fats (palm). In leather conditioner emulsions, this mixture serves as a co-emulsifier and contributes to the conditioning layer that softens and lubricates leather fibers.

The compound is biodegradable with no significant environmental hazard profile. It is a standard ingredient in cosmetics, personal care products, and industrial emulsions.

Health & environment profile

VOC
no
Prop 65 listed
no
Asthmagen
no
EPA Safer Choice
no
Aquatic toxicity
no
Biodegradable
yes
Bioaccumulative
no
Persistent
no
Ozone depleting
no
Microplastic
no
PFAS
no
Env. score
5/5
Purpose: Mixed chain-length fatty acid emulsifier and conditioning agent; contributes to emulsion stability and leather conditioning

Common questions about Fatty Acids, C14-18

What is Fatty Acids, C14-18 used for in car care?
Mixed chain-length fatty acid emulsifier and conditioning agent; contributes to emulsion stability and leather conditioning
Is Fatty Acids, C14-18 a VOC?
No. Fatty Acids, C14-18 is not classified as a volatile organic compound (VOC).
Is Fatty Acids, C14-18 on California's Proposition 65 list?
No. Fatty Acids, C14-18 is not on California's Proposition 65 list.
Is Fatty Acids, C14-18 biodegradable?
Yes. Fatty Acids, C14-18 has a confirmed biodegradable profile.

3 products contain this

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Health and environment notes translate the manufacturer Safety Data Sheet, the GHS classification, and authoritative regulatory listings (California Prop 65, EPA). Not medical advice. They describe the ingredient itself; whether a hazard applies to a finished product depends on its concentration and how it's used.