Personal Care

Emollient esters and medium-chain triglycerides for skin care, color cosmetics and topical pharmaceutical formulations, refined to consistent specifications.

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The same certified origin

Every Darby division draws on the same vetted producers in Malaysia and Indonesia. Member 2-1713-26-000-00.

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Esters

Darby IPM

Isopropyl myristate

For lotions, creams, foundations, primers, aftershaves, and topical pharmaceutical creams, gels and ointments.

A low-viscosity synthetic ester of isopropyl alcohol and myristic acid, a C14 saturated fatty acid typically sourced from vegetable oils. A clear, colorless, nearly odorless liquid with a light, non-greasy, fast-absorbing feel. Improves spreadability, reduces tack in heavier formulations and acts as a carrier that helps actives penetrate the skin.

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Esters

Darby IPP

Isopropyl palmitate

For creams, lotions, sunscreens, makeup, pressed powders and lipsticks.

A synthetic ester of isopropyl alcohol and palmitic acid (C₁₉H₃₈O₂), a saturated fatty acid commonly derived from plant oils. A clear, colorless, odorless oily liquid with a silky, non-greasy, fast-absorbing texture; insoluble in water and miscible with oils, mineral oil, silicones and alcohols. Emollient, spreading and penetration enhancer, fragrance solvent and binder.

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Triglycerides

Darby MCT

Medium-chain triglycerides

A carrier and emollient for cosmetics, pharmaceutical formulations, and food and nutritional products.

A triglyceride ester formed from a glycerol backbone and medium-chain fatty acids, primarily caprylic (C8) and capric (C10) acids. A clear, light, low-viscosity, virtually odorless and tasteless oil with good oxidative stability that is easily metabolized.

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RSPO-certified originSourced from vetted producers in Malaysia and Indonesia.

Consistent specificationsRefined, documented and lab-tested, batch after batch.

Six port warehousesBaltimore, Savannah, Houston, Los Angeles, Oakland and Tacoma.

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