Isopropyl Myristate

ester
CAS 110-27-0
IUPAC: propan-2-yl tetradecanoate

No GHS classification at typical use concentrations. Not a skin sensitizer or irritant in finished-product use. Widely used in cosmetic and personal care applications.

Isopropyl myristate is a fatty acid ester formed from isopropyl alcohol and myristic acid (C14 fatty acid). It is widely used in cosmetics, personal care products, and industrial formulations as an emollient and spreading agent that improves film distribution and tactile feel. At typical detailing-product concentrations it presents no health classification and no environmental concerns.

Health & environment profile

VOC: no
Prop 65 listed: no
Asthmagen: no
EPA Safer Choice: no
Aquatic toxicity: no
Biodegradable: yes
Bioaccumulative: no
Persistent: no
Ozone depleting: no
Microplastic: no
PFAS: no
Env. score: 4/5

Purpose: Emollient, skin-conditioning agent, and spreading agent; enhances product spreadability and film formation on surfaces

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