Isopropyl Myristate (IPM)
Light, non-greasy emollient ester for creams, lotions and topical pharma, supplied from Malaysian, Indonesian and Chinese producers.
Options and prices
| Ref. | Grade / pack | USD range per kg | Minimum order |
|---|---|---|---|
| LY0721-1 | 900 kg IBC | 2.30 - 3.60 | 1 × 20' container |
| LY0721-2 | 180 kg | 2.50 - 3.90 | 1 × 20' container |
| LY0721-3 | 20 kg | 3.20 - 5.00 | 1 × 20' container |
| LY0721-4 | BP 180 kg | 3.00 - 4.60 | 1 × 20' container |
| LY0721-5 | USP 180 kg | 3.20 - 4.80 | 1 × 20' container |
| LY0721-6 | USP 20 kg | 4 - 6 | 1 × 20' container |
FOB Port Klang / Shanghai, per kg. Indicative market ranges in USD, not offers. A written offer or proforma fixes price, specification and terms. Indicative prices, updated November 2026.
Isopropyl myristate is a low-viscosity emollient ester and penetration enhancer used in creams, lotions, hair care, deodorants and topical pharma. Buyers are cosmetic plants, contract fillers and pharma formulators. Price tracks palm kernel and myristic acid feedstock, purity (cosmetic, BP, USP) and pack size. LEYSEN buys from palm oleochemical producers in Malaysia and Indonesia and from Chinese esterification plants, shipped by IBC, drum or pail.
Specifications
| CAS | 110-27-0 |
|---|---|
| Assay (ester) | min 98% |
| Acid value | max 1.0 mg KOH/g |
| Density (20 C) | 0.850-0.855 g/ml |
| Appearance | clear colourless liquid |
| Packing | 20 kg pail, 180 kg steel or plastic drum, 900 kg IBC; about 80 drums per 20' container. |
| Typical origins | Malaysia, Indonesia, China, India |
Trade terms
- Price basis: FOB Port Klang / Shanghai, per kg
- Payment: Telegraphic transfer (T/T), Letter of credit (L/C)
- Minimum order: 1 × 20' container
- Lead time: 15-30 days