Global Isopropyl Myristate Market Size By Type (Cosmetic Grade and Industrial Grade), By Application (Personal Care& Cosmetics, Thickening Agents And Pharmaceuticals), By Geographic Scope And Forecast

Isopropyl Myristate Market Size And Forecast

Isopropyl Myristate Market size was valued at USD 70 Million in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 229.7 Million by 2031, growing at a CAGR of 8.32 % during the forecast period 2024-2031.

Isopropyl Myristate Market has noticed a tremendous increase in the last few years due to increasing demand for IPM from various end-use industries, such as personal care & cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, and others. The Global Isopropyl Myristate Market report delivers a holistic market evaluation. The report comprehensively analyzes critical segments, drivers, trends, restraints, competitive landscape, and factors that play an important role in the market.

Global Isopropyl Myristate Market Definition

Isopropyl Myristate is typically a moisturizer with polar characteristics utilized in cosmetics and topical medical preparations to ameliorate skin absorption. Isopropyl Myristate has been primarily studied and impulsed as a skin penetration enhancer. It is an ester used as an emollient and topical delivery agent. It is found as a clear, colorless liquid with a faint odor. IPM has a structure similar to other fatty acid esters, such as triglycerides.

IPM can be derived from natural sources or produced synthetically. Isopropyl Myristate is used in various cosmetic and personal care products, such as skin creams and lotions, makeup, shampoo, and hair conditioner. It can also be found in some pharmaceutical preparations. In cosmetics and personal care products. As a pediculicide, Isopropyl Myristate can physically coat the exoskeleton bodies of lice.

This physical coating subsequently immobilizes the lice and works to dissolve the wax covering on the insect exoskeleton and blocks the insects’ airways, leading to death by dehydration. Although this physical action of Isopropyl Myristate results in little lice resistance (given the lack of immunologic or chemical activity in this mechanism of action), the substance is also not ovicidal, which means any eggs that lice may have laid would not be affected. Moreover, Isopropyl Myristate can elicit its pediculicide action in a contact time of only 10 minutes per each necessary administration.

Global Isopropyl Myristate Market Overview

Growing demand in the cosmetics and personal care industry drives the Isopropyl Myristate Market. The cosmetics and personal care sector is the biggest consumer of Isopropyl Myristate, accounting for over 50% of the total demand. The increasing popularity of skin care and hair care products, especially in emerging economies, thus driving the need for Isopropyl Myristate. In addition, the rising popularity of natural and organic ingredients is also encouraging the market.

The growing tendency to use natural and organic ingredients in personal care products is expected to boost the demand for Isopropyl Myristate derived from natural sources, such as coconut and palm oil. Besides, IPM can act as a penetration enhancer, allowing other active ingredients in skincare products to be absorbed more deeply into the skin. This property makes it a popular ingredient in anti-aging and acne treatments. It helps to improve the spreadability of skincare products, allowing them to be quickly and evenly applied to the skin, which is in high demand.

Further, there has been an increasing demand from pharmaceutical industries. Isopropyl Myristate is majorly used as a carrier and penetration enhancer for transdermal drug delivery systems. It is an ester of myristic acid used as an oil component in pharmaceutical products. IPM is a fast-spreading emulsifier with moisturizing properties and can be used as a solubilizer in creams, lotions, and aerosols. The growing demand for transdermal drug delivery systems is expected to boost the demand for Isopropyl Myristate in the pharmaceutical industry.

However, environmental concerns associated with it might hinder market growth. Isopropyl Myristate is derived from non-renewable sources and can have negative ecological impacts if disposed of improperly. This has led to the development of alternative, sustainable ingredients that could replace Isopropyl Myristate in various applications.

Global Isopropyl Myristate Market Segmentation Analysis

The Global Isopropyl Myristate Market is Segmented on the basis of Type, Application, And Geography.

Isopropyl Myristate Market, By Type

• Cosmetic Grade
• Industrial Grade

Based on Type, The market is split into Cosmetic Grade and Industrial Grade. The Industrial grade dominates the global market and is expected to appear as the fastest-growing segment over the forecast period. Industrial-grade IPM is used in a range of industries, including cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, and other applications. It is also used as a thickener for paints, coatings, and adhesives. Industrial-grade IPM must satisfy specific quality standards and is often more expensive than cosmetic-grade IPM. Industrial grade is a term utilized to describe products that are suitable for use in industrial applications. These products must meet specific standards of quality and performance set by the relevant authorities.

Isopropyl Myristate Market, By Application

• Personal Care& Cosmetics
• Thickening Agent
• Pharmaceuticals
• Other

Based on the Application, the market is divided into Personal Care& Cosmetics, Thickening Agents, Pharmaceuticals, and Others. The Personal Care& Cosmetics segment had a significant market share in 2021. Isopropyl Myristate is broadly employed as an emollient and solubilizer in personal care products such as makeup, lotions, skincare creams, shampoos, deodorants, hair conditioners, and perfumes. It displays excellent spreadability and leaves a smooth & lubricated feel on the skin. Moreover, it acts as a binder in powder-based makeup formulations. The growing demand for natural & organic cosmetics is projected to hamper the growth of this segment during the forecast period.

Isopropyl Myristate Market, By Geography

• North America
• Europe
• Asia Pacific
• Latin America
• Middle East and Africa

Based on the Regional Analysis, Isopropyl Myristate Market is classified into North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America, and the Middle East, and Africa. The North American region is anticipated to overpower the global Isopropyl Myristate Market during the forecast period. The evolution of the personal care and cosmetics industry, coupled with the increasing demand for thickening agents in different end-use industries, is anticipated to push the Isopropyl Myristate Market in this region. The Latin American region is predicted to witness moderate growth in the global Isopropyl Myristate Market during the forecast period. The increasing need for IPM from the personal care and cosmetics industry is anticipated to fuel the market growth in this region. This can be attributed to the rising demand for IPM in personal care and cosmetics products. Also, the growing pharmaceutical industry is anticipated to boost the market growth in this region.

The Asia Pacific, Middle East & Africa are the fastest-growing provinces in the global Isopropyl Myristate Market. The development of these regions can be attributed to the increasing demand for IPM from personal care and cosmetics applications, the growing pharmaceutical industry, and the increase in the number of manufacturers. The market growth of this region can be attributed to the growing demand for IPM from personal care and cosmetics applications.

Key Players

The “Global Isopropyl Myristate Market” study report will provide valuable insight with an emphasis on the global market including some of the major players such as BASF, Akzo Nobel, Kunshan Huaxin Daily Chemicals, Honeywell, NanJing DongDe Chemicals, Shaanxi Top Pharm Chemical, among others.

Our market analysis also entails a section solely dedicated to such major players wherein our analysts provide an insight into the financial statements of all the major players, along with its product benchmarking and SWOT analysis. The competitive landscape section also includes key development strategies, market share, and market ranking analysis of the above-mentioned players globally.

Key Developments

• In February 2021, Croda International, a leading specialty chemical manufacturer, announced the launch of its new range of non-ionic emulsifiers, including Isopropyl Myristate-based emulsifiers. The new range is designed to provide improved formulation flexibility and stability for personal care and pharmaceutical products.
• In October 2020, Oleon, a leading producer of natural-based chemicals, announced the expansion of its Isopropyl Myristate production capacity at its manufacturing site in Ertvelde, Belgium. The growing demand for sustainable ingredients in the cosmetics and personal care industries drove the growth.

Ace Matrix Analysis

The Ace Matrix provided in the report would help to understand how the major key players involved in this industry are performing as we provide a ranking for these companies based on various factors such as service features & innovations, scalability, innovation of services, industry coverage, industry reach, and growth roadmap. Based on these factors, we rank the companies into four categories as Active, Cutting Edge, Emerging, and Innovators.

Market Attractiveness

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