Description
Isopropyl Myristate (IPM) is the ester of isopropyl alcohol and myristic acid. It is ester that gives high spreadability to formulation.
It is used in both personal care products and topical medicinal products. It gives good absorption into the skin. And it is non greasy. Products formulated with IPM is light and non tacky. It could be used in high concentration in make up remover formulations. In hair grooming products, it contributes shines to hair and yet less greasy. IPM could also be incorporated into beard palm, beard oil or hair growth tonic.
It is often seen in skin care products especially sun care protection foundation cream. It acts as solvent that helps to disperse pigments.
IPM is resistant to oxidation (does not become rancid). It is widely used as diluent for fragrance oils. It is almost odorless and therefore it doesn’t affect the perfumery of products.
Good to know!
IPM is incorporated in oil phase. In emulsion, it is added after emulsion is formed.
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