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Dimethyl Isosorbide (DMI)

Cat: DB-TA-005
CAS No.: 5306-85-4
Description: Solvent for active ingredients, especially DHA for sunless tanning products.
INCI Name: Dimethyl Isosorbide
Application: Sunless tanners, Face and eye care, Skin serums, Anti-acne formulas, Makeup removers
Appearance: Clear oily liquid
Solubility: Water soluble
Dosage: 1-10%
Feature: Enhanced penetration of actives to the epidermis, reaching areas that would otherwise go untreated
Improved shelf stability of active ingredients, including actives susceptible to hydrolysis and transesterification
Miscibility in water, most organic solvents and non-ionic surfactants
The ability to transport water soluble actives into skin without recrystallization of the active ingredient
How to Mix: Dimethyl Isosorbide is soluble in a variety of ingredients including water, cottonseed oil, isopropanol, isopropyl myristate, propylene glycol, polysorbate 20, and polysorbate 80. It is insoluble in hydrogenated castor oil, lanolin, mineral oils and silicone oil (dimethicone).