Magnesium Myristate is a white powder with a slightly waxy odor. It is used as a dry binder in the personal care and cosmetics industry. The strong cohesive properties of dry binders make them easier to disperse allowing the formulator to decrease the amount of lipids. They are also hydrophobic, and simplify the pressing of powders.

肉豆蔻酸镁是一种略带蜡状气味的白色粉末。它被用作个人护理和化妆品行业的干燥粘合剂。干粘结剂的强粘结性使其更容易分散，从而使配方师能够减少脂质的量。它们也是疏水性的，并且简化了粉末的压制。