Isopropyl Alcohol – IPA

INCI Name: Isopropyl Alcohol
Molecular Formula: C₃H₈O
Alternative Names: IPA, 2-Propanol, Isopropanol, Rubbing Alcohol
Purity of the Ingredients: 99.5%

Description:
Isopropyl Alcohol is a clear, colorless liquid with a strong alcohol smell. It is used in cosmetics and personal care products for cleaning, drying, and disinfecting. It evaporates quickly and leaves no oily or sticky feeling. It is safe when used in the right amount and is often found in makeup, hand sanitizers, and aftershaves.

Benefits and Uses

• Cleansing Agent: Isopropyl Alcohol is used to clean skin, makeup tools, and surfaces by removing dirt, oil, and germs.
• Quick-Drying: It evaporates fast, which helps products dry quickly without feeling sticky.
• Antiseptic: It kills germs and bacteria, making it useful in sanitizers and skin care products.
• Solvent: It helps mix ingredients that don’t dissolve easily in water, improving the texture of lotions and sprays.
• Degreaser: It removes excess oil from the skin, which is helpful in acne treatments and oily skin products.
• Used in Perfumes: It helps dissolve fragrance oils and spreads the scent when sprayed.

Concentration and Solubility

• Usage Level in Cosmetics: 5% to 70% depending on product type (higher % for sanitizers).
• Solubility: Soluble in water and many oils.

How to Use

• In Products: Add during the formulation process, usually in the water or alcohol phase. Use in a well-ventilated area.
• As a Cleaner: Apply with cotton or spray to clean makeup tools or surfaces. Do not use near eyes or open wounds.