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Isopropyl myristate

CAS 1405-98-7 · 40/100 · High conf.

Also registered as 2 other CAS numbers

852553-53-8 · 110-27-0

Concern score

40/100Moderate concern based on regulatory listings.

High confidence

Isopropyl myristate in plain language

What it is: Also known as Isopropyl tetradecanoate · Tetradecanoic acid isopropyl ester · Myristic acid, isopropyl alcohol ester · Propan-2-yl tetradecanoate · Tetradeconoic acid, 1-METHYLETHYL ester · 1-Methylethyl tetradecanoate
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Bisomel · Crodacol IPM · Crodamol IPM · Deltyl Extra · Estergel · Emcol IM · Emerest 2314 · Isopropyl tetradecanoic acid · Isomyst · Isopropyl myristate-PM · Kessco IPM · Kesscomir · Plymoutm IPM · Promyr · Sinnoester MIP · Starfol IPM · Stepan D-50 · Tegester · isopropyl ester Tetradecanoic acid · Unimate IPM · Wickenol 101 · iso propyl myristate · isopropylis myristas · isopropylmyristat
What it does: Used in cosmetics as an emollient, a binder and a fragrance ingredient.
Emollient
Binding
Perfuming
Fragrance
Flavouring agent, carrier solvent
Humectant
Is it a concern?: Moderate concern: no hazard classifications on record. It is listed for cosmetic use in the EU.

Why it's flagged

EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 2594 composition records across product categories including Personal care, Other direct contact consumer goods, Cleaning and safety.

The score describes this ingredient's chemical identity — its hazard profile from published classifications and regulatory status — not the safety of any product it appears in.

Regulation

No restrictions found. Isopropyl myristate appears in these published regulatory listings.

Inactive ingredient in US drugs

Recorded in these product areas

Found in consumer products
Beauty
Cleaning
Pharma
Food
Industrial

USFDAinactive ingredient database18 entries — 4 administration routes
- Route: TOPICAL; Dosage form: AEROSOL, FOAM; Maximum daily exposure: 144 mgSource →
- Route: TOPICAL; Dosage form: AEROSOL, SPRAY; Potency: 6.89 %w/wSource →
- Route: TOPICAL; Dosage form: CREAM; Maximum daily exposure: 800 mgSource →
- Route: TOPICAL; Dosage form: GEL; Maximum daily exposure: 29 mgSource →
- Route: TOPICAL; Dosage form: LOTION; Maximum daily exposure: 50 mgSource →
- Route: TOPICAL; Dosage form: OIL; Maximum daily exposure: 213 mgSource →
- Route: TOPICAL; Dosage form: OINTMENT; Potency: 35 %w/wSource →
- Route: TOPICAL; Dosage form: SPRAY; Maximum daily exposure: 3665 mgSource →
- Route: TOPICAL; Dosage form: SYSTEM; Maximum daily exposure: 7 mgSource →
- Route: TRANSDERMAL; Dosage form: FILM; Potency: 58.08 mgSource →
- Route: TRANSDERMAL; Dosage form: FILM, EXTENDED RELEASE; Potency: 20.4 mgSource →
- Route: TRANSDERMAL; Dosage form: GEL; Maximum daily exposure: 50 mgSource →
- Route: TRANSDERMAL; Dosage form: GEL, METERED; Maximum daily exposure: 50 mgSource →
- Route: TRANSDERMAL; Dosage form: SYSTEM; Maximum daily exposure: 113 mgSource →
- Route: VAGINAL; Dosage form: CREAM; Maximum daily exposure: 50 mgSource →
- Route: AURICULAR (OTIC); Dosage form: OIL; Maximum daily exposure: 36 mgSource →
- Route: TOPICAL; Dosage form: AEROSOL; Potency: 9.3 %w/wSource →
- Route: AURICULAR (OTIC); Dosage form: SUSPENSION; Potency: 0.02 %w/wSource →
EUCosIngActiveListed in CosIng inventory for cosmetic use.
- Listed in CosIng inventory for cosmetic use.Source →
EUEFSAEFSA opinionSafety and efficacy of saturated and unsaturated aliphatic secondary alcohols, ketones and esters with esters containing secondary alcohols belonging to chemical group 5 when used as flavourings for all animal species (EFSA FEEDAP)
- Safety and efficacy of saturated and unsaturated aliphatic secondary alcohols, ketones and esters with esters containing secondary alcohols belonging to chemical group 5 when used as flavourings for all animal species (EFSA FEEDAP)Source →
GLOBALJECFAEvaluatedJECFA evaluation record.
- JECFA evaluation record.Source →
GLOBALJECFANo safety concern at current levels of intake when used as a flavouring agentJECFA evaluation lists ADI No safety concern at current levels of intake when used as a flavouring agent. Functional class: flavouring agent, carrier solvent.
- JECFA evaluation lists ADI No safety concern at current levels of intake when used as a flavouring agent. Functional class: flavouring agent, carrier solvent.Source →
USEPAcommercial use observedEPA CPDat observed this chemical in 2594 composition records across product categories including Personal care, Other direct contact consumer goods, Cleaning and safety. EPA CPDat classifies this chemical for functional uses including Fragrance, Softener and conditioner, Deodorizer.
- EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 2594 composition records across product categories including Personal care, Other direct contact consumer goods, Cleaning and safety. EPA CPDat classifies this chemical for functional uses including Fragrance, Softener and conditioner, Deodorizer.Source →
USFDAlisted in openFDA substanceopenFDA substance registry classifies this ingredient as chemical.
- openFDA substance registry classifies this ingredient as chemical.Source →

Expert safety opinions

Independent scientific assessments cited by the records we hold, with the year and link where the record gives one.

SCCS
EU Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety
No SCCS opinion on file.
CIR
Cosmetic Ingredient Review (US expert panel)
No CIR safety assessment on file.
EFSA
European Food Safety Authority
- Safety and efficacy of saturated and unsaturated aliphatic secondary alcohols, ketones and esters with esters containing secondary alcohols belonging to chemical group 5 when used as flavourings for all animal species (EFSA FEEDAP)
  2015 · EU EFSA listing · Read the source →
JECFA
Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives
- JECFA evaluation record.
  Year not recorded · GLOBAL JECFA listing · Read the source →
- JECFA evaluation lists ADI No safety concern at current levels of intake when used as a flavouring agent. Functional class: flavouring agent, carrier solvent.
  Year not recorded · GLOBAL JECFA listing · Read the source →

Evidence & sources

No graded research studies for Isopropyl myristate yet. This record is compiled from the published data sources below — registries and regulatory listings, not study findings.

9 data sources

Where this comes from

CosIng
regulatory · updated 2026-09-23
Open →
EFSA OpenFoodTox
regulatory · updated 2026-10-04
Open →
EPA Chemical and Products Database
exposure · updated september 4, 2014
Open →
EPA DSSTox Identifiers
chemistry · updated 2025-12-29
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FDA Inactive Ingredient Database
regulatory · updated 2026-01-09
Open →
FDA GSRS UNII
registry · updated 2026-02-26
Open →
WHO JECFA Database
regulatory · updated 2026-10-04
Open →
openFDA Substance
registry · updated 2026-05-24
Open →
PubChem Live Enrichment
chemistry · updated 2026-05-17
Open →

Suitability

Context-specific fit derived from published classifications and the current ingredient evidence profile.

Food use

Food-use source coverage is present in the current record.

Good fit

The ingredient appears in food-oriented source coverage or allowed-use references, which makes food use easier to support than a context with no domain signal at all.

Fragrance avoidance

Not a strong fit for fragrance avoidance because it carries Fragrance.

Avoid

The ingredient itself is a fragrance-linked signal, so it is better treated as an avoid case when fragrance exposure is the main concern.

Where it has been recorded

How often EPA CPDat has listed Isopropyl myristate in a product composition. These are source records, not Greenveil catalog products.

Source records

2,594

Named organisations

Personal careOther direct contact consumer goodsCleaning and safetyFood and drugConstructionCleaning products and household care

Typical roles

EmollientBindingPerfumingFragranceFlavouring agent, carrier solventHumectant

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Catalog

Found in these products

Their ingredient lists include Isopropyl myristate; each product's own rating depends on its whole formula, so it is shown on the product page, not here.

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Co-occurrence

Often appears with

Ingredients that frequently appear alongside Isopropyl myristate in the catalog.