Isopropyl Myristate

Description: Ester of isopropyl alcohol and myristic acid (vegetable-derived). Low viscosity fluid non-greasy emollient, tolerates wide pH range, compatible with most surfactants. Thanks to its low viscosity and density, it has a high spreadability. Colorless oil-like liquid. No or little odor. Water-insoluble, but soluble with silicones, and hydrocarbons. Specific gravity 0.85 (at 20°C).

Benefits:

• Superior emollient for non-greasy bath, body and baby oils
• Lubricant and compression aid for pressed powders
• Light & non-tacky emollient for creams and lotions. Readily adsorbed by the skin
• When used at high concentrations it gently lifts makeup and surface dirt
• Gives gloss and shine to hair
• Resistant to oxidation (does not become rancid)
• Widely used as diluent for fragrance oils.

Use: Can be added to formulas as is, add to oil phase. Typical use level 1-20%. Required HLB: 11.5. Storage: Stable when kept in a closed container at a cool & dry place. For external use only.

Applications: Creams, lotions, hand creams, shampoo, shower gels, makeup removers, powders and foundations.

120ml~102g

1L~853 g