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(1)Product Name: Dimethyl Isosorbide(DMI)
(2)Molecular Formula:C8H14O4
(3)Relative Molecular Mass:174.1
(4)Solubility: soluble in cottonseed oil, isopropyl myristate,propanediol, tween 20 and tween 80. freely soluble in water; insoluble in hydrogenated castor oil, lanolin, mineral oil and silicone oil(DC200).DMI is liquid under condition of -50 degree to 20 degree
(5)Characteristics: DMI is an excellent solvent, and it also can promote the transmission of active components in cosmetics and external drugs on skin. in addition, it has a unique capability to infiltrate skin without any stimulation, which is confirmed by toxicity study and practical application in a lot of countries.
(6)Application: DMI is used as a special solvent in cosmetics filed. because of its good solubility to many active ingredient(such as active components of cortisone, vitamin and active ingredient of skin care products), it can be used in vanishing cream, sunscreening cream and so on .DMI helps the active ingredients to infiltrate skin to make those cosmetics with DMI more effective.
In Pharmaceutical field, since its safety, transmission and non-irritation ,it can be used iin external drugs to increase the efficacy. besides its excellent solubility, it can be made into many different forms, such as water solution, emulsion liquid, paste shape and solid state, therefore DMI is a great solvent in both pharmaceutical and cosmetics industries.
Dimethyl Isosorbide(DMI)