Pureskin DM®
- CAS Number
- 5306-85-4
- INCI Name
- Dimethyl Isosorbide
Pureskin DM® is a unique solvent for cosmetic and pharmaceuticals, offering excellent solvent properties for a variety of organic actives and functional ingredients such as sunscreens, cortisone, vitamins and more. It is water soluble and also in other media such as esters, alcohols and polyols. PureSkin DM can be easily incorporated into various formulations, water based, emulsions, sticks, etc.
Properties
- Physical Form
- Liquid
Product families
- Hair Care
- Nail Care
- Skin Care
- Sun Care
- Treatment Products
Other characteristics
- Brand
- Pureskin DM
- Functions
Anti-Acne Agent, Lightening Agent, Solvent, Tanning Agent
- Benefit Claims
Anti-Acne, Anti-Inflammatory, Excellent Stability, Hydrolytic Stability, Irritation Reduction, Low Viscosity, Low Volatility, Moisturizing, Penetrating, Skin Lightening, Skin Whitening, Solvency, Tanning; Anti-Acne; Anti-Inflammatory; Excellent Stability; Hydrolytic Stability; Irritation Reduction; Low Viscosity; Low Volatility; Moisturizing; Penetrating; Skin Lightening; Skin Whitening; Solvency; Tanning
- Labeling Claims
Clean at Sephora, Credo Clean Standard, Organic, Ulta Beauty's Conscious Beauty
- Markets
- Personal Care
- Benefits
Allows efficient delivery and improves penetration of hydrophilic actives into the skin.; For cosmetic and pharmaceutical use, it allows the material to be used in a wide range of products.; Allows for cost savings due to a reduction in the amount of assets, less irritation caused by aggressive assets, providing the same effectiveness with fewer assets that will give the same effect and will be more effective.; In the case of use for self-tanning products, there is a rapid development of colors with greater longevity in tanning. The tan develops more evenly with fewer streaks or stains.; Increased penetration of assets through the epidermis allowing for effective and improved asset delivery.; Can be used in a wide range of applications to reduce the cost of formulations or improve formulations. effects.; Provides better product storage stability for formulations containing unstable actives, particularly those susceptible to hydrolysis or transesterification.; Miscible with all proportions of water without concerns about hydrolysis occurring.; Wide formulation spectrum with excellent shelf stability allowing incorporation into a wide range of products: - E.g. clear gels, foam creams, lotions, sprays and ointments.; Produces light formulations with reduced irritation potential.; Allows the transport of water-soluble assets to the skin, without recrystallization of the asset.; Allows the production of formulations in conventional equipment without the need to handle flammable materials.
- Appearance
- Clear colorless liquid
- Soluble In
Emollients, cottonseed oil, isopropanol, isopropyl myristate, propylene glycol, polysorbate 20 or polysorbate 80, surfactant and water
- Insoluble In
- Hydrogenated castor oil, lanolin and mineral oil
- Technology
- Cosmetic Ingredients
Technical data
Table 1 of 1
8 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acidity | max. 1.5 | mgKOH | — |
| Dimethyl Isosorbide Content | min. 99 | % | — |
| Water Content | max. 1 | % | CLI - WATER |
| Freezing Point | max. -70 | °F | — |
| Refractive Index (25°C) | approx. 14601 | — | — |
| Specific Gravity (25°C) | approx. 1.61 | — | — |
| Steam Pressure (25°C) | approx. 2 | mmHg | — |
| Viscocity (25°C) | approx. 6 | cst | — |
