Solvent Ingredient - Isopropyl Myristate

Specification of Solvent Ingredient - Isopropyl Myristate

Chemical industry

selling IPM retail Isopropyl palmitate or ipm Is a synthetic oil used as a reinforcing agent, emulsion, or lubricant in a beauty product. Consisting of Isopropyl Alcohol (propane derivatives) and Myristic Acid (natural fatty acids), Isopropyl Myristate is a popular cosmetic and pharmaceutical ingredient. It is most commonly used additives in aftershaves, shampoos, bath oils, antiperspirants, deodorants, oral hygiene products, and various creams and lotions.

What is that?

Myristic acid is a fatty acid that occurs naturally in some foods. Pure myristic acid occurs as a hard, white or faint yellow crystalline solid, shiny, or as a white or yellow-white powder. Myristic acid and its salts and esters can be used in eye makeup, soaps and detergents, hair care products, nail care products, shaving products and other skin care products.

Why is it used in cosmetics and personal care products?

The following functions have been reported for Myristic Acid and its salts and esters.

• Anticaking agent
• Bilnder
• Stabilizing emulsion
• Film Former
• Hair conditioning agent
• Opacifying agent
• slip modifier
• Skin Conditioning Agent - Emollient
• Skin conditioning agent - occlusive
• Surfactants - cleaning agents
• Surfactants - emulsifying agents
• Viscosity enhancing agent - matte