Safety Notes
Comedogenic potential, flag for acne-prone skin products; good skin feel and absorption; widely used
Function & Common Use
Function
Emollient / Solvent
Category
Emollient
Common In
Moisturisers, sunscreens, foundations
Origin
Synthetic
Concentration Limits
India (CDSCO)
No limit
EU Cosmetics Reg.
No limit
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Isopropyl Myristate safe to use in skincare?
Isopropyl Myristate has a Low concern rating from The Clean Sheet. Comedogenic potential, flag for acne-prone skin products; good skin feel and absorption; widely used
Is Isopropyl Myristate allowed in India?
Isopropyl Myristate is currently classified as "Permitted" under Indian cosmetics regulations. No concentration limit is specified for India.
What is Isopropyl Myristate used for in cosmetics?
Isopropyl Myristate functions as: Emollient / Solvent. It is commonly found in: Moisturisers, sunscreens, foundations.
TCS Assessment
Low Concern
Based on peer-reviewed safety data, regulatory status, and expert review by The Clean Sheet panel.
Regulatory Status
India (CDSCO)
Permitted
EU
Permitted
US FDA
Permitted
Korea (MFDS)
Permitted
Identifiers
CAS110-27-0
EC203-751-4
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