Emulsifier, thickener or gelling agent

Is Isopropyl Myristate halal?

Isopropyl Myristate: Halal. Plant-derived myristic acid (coconut) combined with synthetic isopropyl alcohol. Not ethanol. Used as emollient and skin-feel enhancer.

HalalPermissible — origin and process documented

Isopropyl Myristate: Halal. Plant-derived myristic acid (coconut) combined with synthetic isopropyl alcohol. Not ethanol. Used as emollient and skin-feel enhancer.

What the sources say

Halal. Plant-derived myristic acid (coconut) combined with synthetic isopropyl alcohol. Not ethanol. Used as emollient and skin-feel enhancer.
Verified Halal Ester of isopropyl alcohol and myristic acid (usually plant-derived from coconut) HalalExpo (secondary aggregator · grade C: secondary reference · accessed 2026-08-21)

Quick facts

NameIsopropyl Myristate
Also on labels asipm, isopropyl tetradecanoate
Additive classEmulsifier, thickener or gelling agent
ClassificationVerified halal
Last verified2026-08-21

Common questions

Is Isopropyl Myristate halal?

Isopropyl Myristate is classified as Verified halal. Isopropyl Myristate: Halal. Plant-derived myristic acid (coconut) combined with synthetic isopropyl alcohol. Not ethanol. Used as emollient and skin-feel enhancer.

Is Isopropyl Myristate halal or haram?

On the evidence cited on this page, Isopropyl Myristate is verified halal. Permissible — origin and process documented Every position is attributed to a named certifier or scholarly body with a link, so you can verify it directly.

What else is Isopropyl Myristate called on ingredient labels?

It can appear as: ipm, isopropyl tetradecanoate.

Where does this page's information come from?

Every position on this page is attributed to a named certifier or scholarly body with a direct link, listed under 'What the sources say'. Muttoo aggregates and cites; it does not issue rulings.

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