IPM Isopropyl Myristate

 

IPM isopropyl myristate is esterified by myristic acid and isopropyl alcohol, and its chemical formula is C17H34O2. It is a colorless, transparent, oily liquid, insoluble in water.

 

It is miscible with organic solvents such as alcohol, ether, dichloromethane, and oils. It is widely used in cosmetics and has the effect of moisturizing and nourishing the skin.

 

 

Items	Standard	Result
Ester content%	≥98%	99.5%
Acid value(mgKOH/g)	≤0.5	0.18
Freezing point°C	≤2°C	2°C
Refractive index	1.434-1.438	1.436
Specific gravity	0.850-0.860	0.853
Arsenic(As)%	≤0.0002	0.0002
Heavy Metals%	≤0.0005	0.0005

 

 

1. Drug Solvent

Isopropyl myristate is a non-lipidic emollient that is very readily absorbed into the skin. It is one of the components of semi-solid matrices and is also used as a solvent for many substances in topically administered preparations.

 

2. Stabilizing Mixture

IPM isopropyl myristate is used in a variety of daily necessities and cosmetics, including bath oils, make-up, hair and nail care products, creams, lotions, lip balms, shaving creams, emollients, deodorants, suspensions for ears, and vaginal creams. In cosmetics, it also has applications in stabilized mixtures of water and glycerin.

 

3. Penetration Promoter

Isopropyl myristate is used as a penetration enhancer in transdermal absorption formulations, and can be used in combination with therapeutic ultrasound and iontophoresis.

 

4. Moisturizing

IPM isopropyl myristate can play a role in moisturizing and nourishing the skin, can make the skin better absorb the product, can effectively contact the hair follicles in the dermis, penetrate into the depth of the dermis, and give full play to the role of beauty and skin care.

 

 

1. Cosmetics and skin care products

• Emollients: Improve the skin feel of products and reduce greasiness. They are commonly found in lotions, sunscreens, and makeup removers.
• Penetration enhancers: Help active ingredients penetrate the stratum corneum and enhance absorption efficiency.
• Solvents: IPM isopropyl myristate is used to solubilize flavors, colors or other fat-soluble ingredients.

 

2. Medicine and industry

• Drug carriers: Raw materials for topical ointments.
• Industrial lubricants: Additives for mechanical lubrication or metalworking fluids.

 

 

1. Regulatory certification
Approved by the US FDA, EU EC and other agencies, the limited concentration is usually ≤10%.

 

2. Alternative options
If you need lower irritation, you can choose isopropyl palmitate (IPP) or caprylic/capric glyceride.

 

3. Skin irritation
Most people tolerate IPM isopropyl myristate well, but high concentrations may cause acne in sensitive skin or acne-prone skin.

 

4. Precautions

• Applicable skin types: more suitable for dry and neutral skin, oily and acne-prone skin is recommended to avoid high-content products.
• Taboos: Avoid superposition with strong exfoliating ingredients (fruit acid, salicylic acid, etc.), which may aggravate irritation.

 

 

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