Crafter's Choice™ Isopropyl Myristate

International Nomenclature of Cosmetic Ingredients (INCI):
Isopropyl Myristate

Common Name Ingredient Listing (FDA Approved):
Isopropyl Myristate

Directions:

DIRECTIONS: Slowly stir into the oil portion of your formulation.  Common use levels are lotions and creams 2-5% and bath oils 30-40%.

TIPS: This product reduces the greasy feel of most oils, tacky feel of some additives, and acts as a dry emollient in cosmetic formulations.  Test your final product to insure optimal performance.  Protect clothing and work area when mixing.

STORAGE: Store in an airtight, cool, dark location.  When stored properly, best used within 1 year from date of purchase.

CAUTION: For external use only.  Keep out of reach of children and pets.

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Posted By: Chaka   |   December 30, 2022

"Can I Use IPM in a hair butter cream formula? I'm looking for that silky feel after its applied to the hair."

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Staff Answer Absolutely! IPM is thought to be a wonderful hydrating agent that may help the penetration of other ingredients in a hair cream formula.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: December 30, 2022

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Posted By: RM   |   May 23, 2022

"I am making a body spray that contains coconut oil and isopropyl myristate- the bottle will be 2oz. Can you tell me the appropriate amounts of oil vs isopropyl to make the product "sprayable"? AMANDA"

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Staff Answer You can use this in a perfume type formulation at around 10-20%. You will need to test to find the ratio that fits your needs best.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: May 26, 2022

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Posted By: Erica   |   May 22, 2022

"I normally make a body spray that many of my clients use to help with skin rubbing against skin (under boobs, thighs) using cyclomethicone and fractionated coconut oil. I’m struggling to find a replacement for cyclomethicone and I found this as a suggestion. Would this work or would it be like nothing at all?"

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Staff Answer If you are using for slip and glide and smooth silky skin feel this would be a great alternative

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: May 23, 2022

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Posted By: Diane   |   March 28, 2022

"WSP and Crafter's Choice have a no animal testing statement, but on page 4 of the SDS on this product, it shows it has been tested on rabbits and rats. I am a Leaping Bunny certified company, and am concerned about this."

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Staff Answer We do not test on animals. The information on the SDS is manufacture info that pulls field study info on the ingreditnts.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: April 17, 2022

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Posted By: Jasmine   |   March 07, 2022

"Is this product vegan and cruelty free"

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Staff Answer Yes, it is vegan and cruelty free

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: April 01, 2022

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Posted By: Cassondra   |   January 16, 2022

"I make perfume oils using the jobot oil and MCT oil. Some of my customers have been asking me for a dry oil perfume spray. Do you think this product or your luxe glide product would work best for this? Which one is more moisturizing in which one is a more dry feel without actually drying out someone’s skin? Also what fragrance percentage maximums are for each product thank you! "

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Staff Answer We would recommend using Isopropyl Myristate for this application.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: February 01, 2022

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Posted By: Lacey   |   December 19, 2021

"Can this be used in a formula that contains alcohol and water?"

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Staff Answer This is oil soluble only, so a solubolizer would be needed.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: December 23, 2021

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Posted By: Erika   |   December 08, 2021

"Are there any alternatives that are more natural? Or is this a natural product? I’m having difficulty finding that information."

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Staff Answer You could use arrowroot powder or cornstarch to help counteract the “oily” feel.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: December 10, 2021

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Posted By: Barbara   |   October 26, 2021

"Hi. I find when using arrowroot in my solid lotion bars that it cuts the oily feel slightly but it also lessons the moisturizing quality. Would this help without making my bar less moisturizing. Also, what is this made from?"

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Staff Answer Yes, this can help with that issue. We would use at 2-5%. This is made from isopropyl alcohol and myristic acid.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: October 27, 2021

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Posted By: Cassondra   |   September 19, 2021

"Can you use this - As a dry oIl perfume type alternative ??"

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Staff Answer You can use this in a perfume formulation at around 10-20%.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: September 27, 2021

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Posted By: Traviaun   |   August 03, 2021

"Could I use arrowroot powder in place of the IPM when making a lotion bar?"

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Staff Answer This is something you will have to test and compare.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: August 04, 2021

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Posted By: janice   |   May 24, 2021

" Can Luxide N5 be used to replace isopropyl myristate in lotions"

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Staff Answer LuxGlide may not rid of the oily after feel that Isopropyl Myristate seems to get rid of, but you can try to use it in its place if this is not a worry of yours.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: May 27, 2021

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Posted By: heather   |   February 01, 2021

"Can this be used in a dry oil body spray @ 60%?"

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Staff Answer This can be used in a body spray, but you will have to test at what percent it performs best.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: February 02, 2021

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Posted By: Sabrina   |   January 31, 2021

"Could this be used in hand sanitizer to help reduce the dryness?"

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Staff Answer Yes, this can be used in sanitizers. Keep in mind it may also thicken the formula.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: February 01, 2021

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Posted By: Donna   |   November 18, 2020

"Can you add this to already made lotion or cream to reduce oily feel? "

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Staff Answer You should be able to do this at a low percentage! We have never tried but recommend keeping it around 1%.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: December 01, 2020

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Posted By: Irene   |   November 13, 2020

"I forgot and I literally added it 30 seconds after i mixed my oil phase with my water phase. Should I discard this batch or will the IPM still work? Thanks!"

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Staff Answer This batch should be okay, you just need to test pH levels are safe and that everything remains incorporated.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: November 24, 2020

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Posted By: Teuquita   |   May 27, 2020

"Hello. I see in the directions for usuage is 2-5%, but will you explain how that it's determined? What components of the recipe determines that?... like if the receipe calls for e wax and stearic, does that factor how much or is it only the oil weight? Thanks. "

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Staff Answer The usage level of 2-5% is determined by the entire batch weight. If you are making 16 oz. of product, you would base the 2-5% from that.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: May 28, 2020

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Posted By: Candace   |   April 10, 2020

"I plan on using this in a deodorant recipe (that contains Magnesium Hydroxide, which has a high pH) to reduce the greasy feel of the butters/oils I plan to use. The SDS for Isopropyl Myristate claim that it is incompatible with strong alkali. Would you recommend these 2 ingredients not be used together for a deodorant? Thank you in advance!"

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Staff Answer You might want to use arrowroot powder instead of the IPM. This will also take away the greasy feel.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: April 13, 2020

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Posted By: Amy   |   February 20, 2020

"Can this be added to bath bombs to make the water feel silky?"

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Staff Answer You can use this ingredient in bath fizzies. If you would prefer adding a powder, arrowroot powder will give similar results.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: February 20, 2020

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Posted By: Shakeel   |   February 17, 2020

"Is it safe to use IPM in perfume and up to what percentage?"

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Staff Answer You can use IPM in a perfume. You would need to test how much you want to add to reduce the greasy feel in your product. You can easily go up to 10-20%.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: February 18, 2020

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Posted By: Angela   |   January 22, 2020

"I just recieved my order of 1 pound. Because I was at work when it was delivered, it sat outside and froze completely solid. Is it ruined? I can't find anything that states it will maintain its quality if frozen. I'd hate to make up a batch of my deodorant for my wholesale accounts and have to deal with a recall "

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Staff Answer Just let the product come to room temperature and it should be fine. You can feel the product once it has thawed to see if it feels soft and silky once rubbed into the skin.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: January 22, 2020

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Posted By: Noora   |   October 14, 2019

"I can use it in lip tent if yes how much percentage I can use it "

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Staff Answer Isopropyl Myristate can be added to lip products. We recommend no more than 1-2%.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: October 14, 2019

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Posted By: David   |   October 08, 2019

"I'm following one of your body oil recipes and it calls for this product. I am trying to stay in the natural range. Is there something else you would suggest to replace it?"

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Staff Answer You can substitute either the LuxGlide N350 or N5. These are natural products that will help decrease the oily feel of the body oil.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: October 09, 2019

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Posted By: Sheryl   |   August 30, 2019

"I am using this in a deodorant recipe, however I did read in another question that this product is not natural. Could arrowroot powder be used as a substitute in a deodorant and how much would you recommend. Would the arrowroot change the feel of the deodorant?"

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Staff Answer You can use arrowroot powder in your recipe. You will have to test the amount to see how much works best in your formula. We have used it anywhere from 12% up to 21.5%. Here is a link to our deodorant recipes: https://www.wholesalesuppliesplus.com/handmade101/how-to-make-recipes/deodorant.aspx

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: September 03, 2019

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Posted By: Nicole   |   February 12, 2019

"I made this twice and only the top part of my lotion "rises" or gets fluffy like a soufflé, but the bottom part is more or a lotion consistency. Am I doing something wrong? 2) I added isopropyl to help with the greasy feel. I followed directions and did it at 2% usage but it still feels greasy after putting it on. Why?"

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Staff Answer You might try whipping this a little longer before letting sit overnight. The more air you whip into the product, the more it will rise. The second part of your question was answered under Isopropyl Myristate.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: February 13, 2019

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Posted By: Nicole   |   February 12, 2019

"I added this in the Lotion Soufflé Recipe, and the lotion still feels very greasy after applying. I mixed it in with the oil portion at 2% usage. Did I do something wrong? Can I increase it or is there a reason I still have a greasy feeling?"

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Staff Answer The isopropyl myristate can help lessen the greasy feel, but with the amount of oils and butters in this recipe, you will not totally remove the greasy feel. You might try adding Slick Fix or tapioca starch to help with the greasy feel. You might also look for a recipe that contains more "drier" oils and butters that will not feel as greasy.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: February 13, 2019

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Posted By: Nicole   |   February 11, 2019

"If I am adding this to heated Oils, do I have to wait for them to cool?"

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Staff Answer There are no heat restrictions for Isopropyl Myristate so this can be added to your heated oils.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: February 12, 2019

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Posted By: Jenifer   |   October 24, 2018

"Can I use this in my scrubs? If so, how much for an 8 oz scrub? Thanks"

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Staff Answer You can add to scrubs but you will not feel the qualities as you would in a lotion or cream. If looking for something to take away greasy feel in a scrub, we would recommend Slick-Fix.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: October 25, 2018

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Posted By: Molly   |   October 16, 2018

"Hi, Can this product be used in a hair conditioner? And if so, what percentage would you recommend? "

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Staff Answer It absolutely can! The recommended usage level would be about 2-3%.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: October 17, 2018

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Posted By: Gina   |   September 19, 2018

"I use the Crafter's Choice Shea Butter and Aloe lotion base, but would like to have the lotion be a little more moisturizing. Would this product achieve that goal? "

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Staff Answer Isopropyl Myristate will give the lotion a silkier feel but it will not help to moisturize. You could add Shea 50, Jojoba Milk or Honeyquat. You could also add a small amount of oil. The lotion will take up to 5% in additives before additional preservatives are needed.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: September 20, 2018

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Posted By: Maureen   |   August 12, 2018

"Is this considered Natural? If not what can I use as a natural alternative? thanks"

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Staff Answer No, this product is not natural. It would depend on what you are using this ingredient for. If using in a lotion to take away the greasy feel, you might try our Slick-Fix or arrowroot powder for a silky feel.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: August 14, 2018

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Posted By: Noora   |   June 21, 2018

"Salaam, I can use the isopropyl Myristate in deodorant .if yes how much percentage I can use it"

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Staff Answer We recommend adding 2-5% of your total product weight for this ingredient.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: June 21, 2018

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Posted By: Rebecca   |   May 18, 2018

"If I'm making a face wash with witch hazel, water, and wheat germ oil... would this help combine the water and oil?"

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Staff Answer Isopropyl Myristate would not combine water and oils. You would need to use a solubilizer such as Crafter's Choice FO & EO Modifier or Polysorbate 20.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: May 21, 2018

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Posted By: sally   |   April 13, 2018

"Hello I'm making a Hemp seed oil butter can I use this to help with the oil feel Thank you"

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Staff Answer Yes, the IM can be used with the hemp seed butter, although hemp oil is one of the more drier oils.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: April 16, 2018

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Posted By: tracy   |   December 05, 2017

"If i am using this in 16oz crafters choice lotion base to cut down on the tacky/greaseiness... how much would i use?"

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Staff Answer For any of our lotion bases, we recommend adding no more than 5% additives. If adding fragrance, say at 2%, then you can add up to a maximum of 3% IM in your lotion.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: December 06, 2017

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Posted By: RM   |   July 31, 2017

"I am creating a body oil spray and would like it to have that less greasy, more of a "dry oil" feel, would this help with that? Would amount would I use for a 2oz spray that contains other various oils (coconut, apricot kernel..)? Thank you-"

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Staff Answer This will help take away some of the oily feel to your body oils. You will need to test to see how much you may need to take away that greasy feel. Normal levels for a body oil are 30-40%. We recommend starting low, then added more as needed.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: August 07, 2017

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Posted By: kikucat   |   July 11, 2017

"Is Isopropyl myristate considered a fragrance fixative? Some of the FO I use in my lotions smell wonderful but don't seem to last on the skin. "

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Staff Answer Isopropyl Myristate is not a fragrance fixative. It is a wonderful lotion additive that helps take away the greasy feel of lotions and also helps give it a satin, smooth feel on the skin. You may want to check the IFRA guidelines for your particular fragrance. We normally recommend adding fragrance to lotion at 1-2%. Check to see how much fragrance you are adding to your lotion. You may be able to up your percentage to help make the fragrance last longer.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: July 11, 2017

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Posted By: Erica   |   March 11, 2017

"What is the difference between this and cyclomethicone when using in lotions/creams?"

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Staff Answer Both ingredients produce similar results - making the lotion silky without an oily feel.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: March 13, 2017

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Posted By: sandeep   |   April 07, 2016

"Hello can i use Isopropyl Myristate in face products i am trying to make facial oil can i add in to that to have silky feel so the oils won't feel too oily "

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Staff Answer IPM will help cut the oily feel. For that silky feel you may want to try cyclomethicone or dimethicone. They are very common in lotion formulas.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: April 07, 2016

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Posted By: Carolyn   |   August 19, 2015

"Can this product be used in lotion candles?"

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Staff Answer The purpose of Isopropyl Myristate is to reduce the greasy feeling that is sometimes experienced with lotions and creams. If your intention is to use the lotion candle as just a hand or body lotion, then the addition of this product would be fine. If you intend to use the lotion candle as a massage candle then it would be best to leave out the Isopropyl Myristate to ensure that your product has enough "glide".

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: August 19, 2015

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Posted By: Gina   |   March 18, 2015

"Do I use this product in place of tapioca powder to cut down greasy feel of body butter or in addition to tapioca powder?"

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Staff Answer You can use this in place of the tapioca starch or you can use a combination of the two. We recommend testing all substitutions in a small batch before making a larger batch for retail. You alone are responsible for product and recipe testing to ensure compatibility and safety.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: March 20, 2015

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Posted By: Constance   |   February 08, 2015

"Is Isopropyl Myristate considered a Vegan ingredient and natural?"

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Staff Answer No, Isopropyl Myristate is not a natural ingredient. It may be considered vegan in that it does not contain any animal bi-products but we do not carry vegan certification for any of our products.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: February 09, 2015

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Posted By: Aunty Rhonda   |   January 03, 2015

"Can this product be used in a body scrub that uses salts (i.e. epsom salts etc) and an oil base such as jojoba oil so it doesnt feel extremely oily after exfolation?"

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Staff Answer Yes, you will need to test your final product to ensure optimal performance.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: January 06, 2015

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Posted By: chris74   |   December 28, 2014

"Hello, when I received this product from your store (one big and one little bottle) the sealers had gone (disolved by the product). May I still use this product ? Their is the sealer stuff inside the liquid now :-( "

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Staff Answer The product itself is still safe to use. I would recommend straining it to remove any liner bits before adding it to your products. Please feel free to call customer service for further assistance. 1-800-359-0944

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: December 29, 2014

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Posted By: corena   |   December 24, 2014

"I think I'm a little confused, but don't want to sound like a fool asking for clarification. Oh well, I'll ask anyways lol. This isopropyl myristate says it gets rid of the "greasy" feel. Does that effect any of the other benefits the product has to offer, example: nutrition, moisture.....?"

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Staff Answer No, this product will not affect any of the other benefits of the lotion.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: December 29, 2014

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Posted By: Carol   |   November 10, 2014

"I wanted to make a butter formula using your Shea Aloe butter base and Grapefruit essential oil. Can i add this to the Shea Aloe butter base and at what percentage?"

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Staff Answer Yes, you can add Isopropyl Miristate to our Shea Aloe Butter base. Isopropyl Miristate counteracts the “oily” feel in some lotions and provides a soft and silky feel. The "Learn to Use" tab recommends a usage rate of 2-5% in lotions and creams.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: November 11, 2014

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Posted By: P.O. Box 40   |   March 06, 2014

"Can this be used in lotion bars to counteract the greasiness of the oils?"

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A fantastic product! Yes. Start out with 5% and work up from there.

Posted By: Denise   |   Date: March 07, 2014

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Posted By: Andrea   |   December 12, 2013

"Can Isoproyl Myristate be used in conjunction with Cyclomethicone for a "dry" oil perfume spray? If so, what are the percentages you suggest?"

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Hi, yes it can. However, you should bear in mind that Isoproyl myristate not only cuts down on that greasy feeling but it aids in helping oils to penetrate your skin. This would be great for a body oil spray with a low level of fragrance oil but perhaps not for a perfume spray which would have a much higher level of fragrance. Cyclomethicone on its own is better for a perfume spray as it will deposit the fragrance and then evaporate.

Posted By: FelCie   |   Date: December 13, 2013

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Posted By: Lory   |   December 06, 2013

"When do you add the ispropyl myristate to lotion formulations? During emulsification or after? Can I add it to a lotion that's already cooled down? Any specific temperature or pH requirement when adding?"

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Hi, Isopropyl Myristate should be calculated as a percentage of the oil phase and added to the heated oils portion of your lotion formula. It shouldn't be added after the lotion has already cooled down. As such there is no specific temperature or pH requirement when adding as it would be added at room temperature and then heated.

Posted By: FelCie   |   Date: December 08, 2013

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Posted By: Maureen   |   September 30, 2013

" How much do I use in whipped Shea butter to cut down on the greasiness.Thank you."

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Hello, You can add 1-10% (per WSP) to your total batch weight to reduce the greasy feeling. Thank you for your question Erin

Posted By: Erin   |   Date: October 01, 2013

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Posted By: Julie   |   April 16, 2013

"Is the Crafter's Choice Isopropyl Myristate derived from any animal products?"

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Staff Answer Isopropyl myristate is a synthetic oil manufactured by condensing myristic acid with isopropyl alcohol. It is not derived from animal products.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: August 08, 2013

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