Isopropyl Myristate (IPM)
Isopropyl Myristate (IPM) is a liquid ester of isopropyl alcohol and myristic acid, a fatty acid that occurs naturally. Isopropyl myristate is a nonpolar penetration enhancer in cosmetic preparations and is primarily used as an emollient in various bath and body products such as lotions. It is also used to lubricate and as a thickening agent. It also helps to increase penetration for other ingredients and even helps to eliminate head lice.
Isoproply Myristate is known to strengthens skin's moisture barrier to lock in hydration. Also, if a formula has high oil content it will make the product more silky and less greasy feeling.
Safety in cosmetic applications
The Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) Expert Panel assessed the safety of Isopropyl Myristate as used in cosmetics. These ingredients mostly function as skin-
conditioning agents in cosmetics. The Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) Expert Panel (Panel) reviewed relevant data related to these ingredients, including the data in the previous reports. The Panel concluded that Isopropyl Myristate was safe as cosmetic ingredients in the practices of use and concentration of this safety assessment when formulated to be nonirritating. Usage is not specified by the CIR.
Aerosolized exposure - The CIR deems the actual exposure in the breathing zone is small and given the concentrations at which the ingredients are used, the available information indicates that incidental inhalation would not be a significant route of exposure that might lead to local respiratory or systemic effects.
Common Uses: Lotions, creams, room sprays, perfume base, make-up remover, lice killer, flea and tick.
Helpful Product Information:
Saponification Value: 202-212
Keep product capped to avoid evaporation. Use caution when combining with toxic chemicals as increased absorption will occur.
USP/NF Kosher
How to Use (starting suggestions): Add to the oil stage.
All Usages: 1 - 10% by weight
Physical Form: Clear Liquid
Solubility: Oil
Country of Origin: Malaysia
Storage: Keep capped in an air tight container. Cool dark place.
Best Used By: Two years from date of purchase.
Shelf Life Once Used in Manufacturing: One year from manufacturing date.
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International Nomenclature of Cosmetic Ingredients (INCI):
Isopropyl Myristate
Common Name Ingredient Listing (FDA Approved):
Isopropyl Myristate
CAS# 110-27-0
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