Isopropyl Myristate
- Esters
- CAS 110-27-0
- IUPAC: propan-2-yl tetradecanoate
Isopropyl Myristate (CAS 110-27-0) appears in 3 of the 2,122 car-care products CarCareTruth tracks (as of August 2026). It is readily biodegradable.
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
Common questions about Isopropyl Myristate
- What is Isopropyl Myristate used for in car care?
- Emollient, skin-conditioning agent, and spreading agent; enhances product spreadability and film formation on surfaces
- Is Isopropyl Myristate a VOC?
- No. Isopropyl Myristate is not classified as a volatile organic compound (VOC).
- Is Isopropyl Myristate on California's Proposition 65 list?
- No. Isopropyl Myristate is not on California's Proposition 65 list.
- Is Isopropyl Myristate biodegradable?
- Yes. Isopropyl Myristate has a confirmed biodegradable profile.
3 products contain this
Adam's Polishes All Purpose Dressingengine-bay-dressing
Adam's Polishes Interior Detailer (Eucalyptus Mint)interior-detailer
Adam's Polishes Adam's Leather ConditionerProp 65leather-conditioner
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Health and environment notes translate the manufacturer Safety Data Sheet, the GHS classification, and authoritative regulatory listings (California Prop 65, EPA). Not medical advice. They describe the ingredient itself; whether a hazard applies to a finished product depends on its concentration and how it's used.