Description
Isopropyl Myristate is an ester of isopropyl alcohol (aka rubbing alcohol) and myristic acid (a fatty acid that naturally occurs in coconut and palm oils). It is a very lightweight emollient and can be used like a carrier oil in many applications.
Scientific Name (INCI)
Isopropyl Myristate
Appearance
Clear white thin liquid
Texture
smooth
Fragrance
Nothing specific
Uses
Isopropyl Myristate is included in formulas to dramatically reduce the greasy/oily feel; it’s brilliant in recipes with large amounts of butters that are famous for a heavier skin feel (like shea).
Isopropyl Myristate is also a great lightweight emollient; you can include it in recipes as an alternative to a liquid carrier oil to make for a lighter, faster-absorbing product.
At higher concentrations it can also be used in products like makeup removers
Charge
Non-ionic
pH
6.5–7.5 (5% solution in water)
Solubility
Oil
How to Use it ?
Add it you oil phase and heat
Should you get it ?
No, but if you don’t like heavy/greasy products Isopropyl Myristate is an excellent thing to have around.
Recommended Starter Amount
I will recommend to start with 50g you will get it for ₹400
Shelf Life
Stored somewhere cool, dark, and dry, It should last more then 3 years.
Refined/Unrefined
Only exists as a refined product.
Alternatives and substitution
I haven't found any alternative for it in my Makeup removers
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