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Emollient

ISOPROPYL MYRISTATE

CAS 110-27-0
65

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.

A fatty acid ester used as a light emollient and spreading agent. Excellent feel but well-known to be comedogenic for acne-prone skin and to enhance penetration of other ingredients.

Function

BINDINGSKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENTFRAGRANCEPERFUMING

Skin benefits

  • Lightweight emollient
  • Excellent solvent for actives
  • Improves spreadability
  • Penetration enhancer

Known concerns

  • Comedogenic for acne-prone skin
  • Penetration enhancer — can boost uptake of irritants
  • Can soften plastic packaging
  • Skin tackiness at high %

References

EU

EU CosIng database

European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry: regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.

PC

PubChem

U.S. NIH compound data, GHS hazard codes and toxicity literature.

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