Dimethyl Isosorbide
(DMI)
Sugar based solvent
from corn
Dimethyl
Isosorbide, also known as DMI, is a 100% pure, easily formulated solvent,
sustainably derived from renewable corn sugar. It is used to stabilize, solvate
and deliver active ingredients into the skin for significantly higher efficacy
and performance attributes over a longer time period. It is globally available
for use in personal care and cosmetic formulations and Ideal for skincare,
color cosmetic, sun care, hair care and formulations . Primarily works as a
solvent, and secondarily as a viscosity decreasing (reducing thickness) agent.
A
very wide variety of actives can be formulated using DMI, and a broad range of
formulation types can be readily achieved, including spray mists, light
emulsions or milks, solutions, ointments, pastes, solids, gels, lotions,
creams, transdermal patches, aerosols, towelettes, and many others. For most
skin care applications, the recommended use level for dimethyl isosorbide
ranges from 5% to 50% in aqueous systems (e.g., gels, lotions, creams, etc.).
For non-aqueous systems (e.g., ointments, soft solids, etc.), the use level
will depend upon the specific active being solubilized or dispersed, and in most
cases will range from 40% to 90% of the formulation
This
material is Halal certified through an accreditation recognized worldwide by
Jakim Malaysia, MUI Indonesia, MUIS Singapore, and CICOT Thailand.

INCI Nomenclature:
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Dimethyl
Isosorbide
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Appearance:
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Clear Liquid
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Solubility:
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Soluble in
isopropanol, isopropyl myristate, propylene glycol, polysorbate 20, and
polysorbate 80
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Suggested Use Levels:
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5-50% *Information above
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Storage: Protected
from direct light and humidity at a temperature of 50°-77°F (10°-25°C)
Shelf life: 3 years, properly stored, in sealed container.
This product should be added to a formulation at the recommended usage rate.