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Isopropyl myristate is a moisturizer with polar characteristics used in cosmetics and topical medical preparations to ameliorate the skin absorption. Isopropyl myristate has been largely studied and impulsed as a skin penetration enhancer. At the moment the primary usage for which isopropyl myristate is formally indicated is as the active ingredient in a non-prescription pediculicide rinse.

GHS Hazard Statements

H315 (99.58%): Causes skin irritation [Warning Skin corrosion/irritation]

First Aid

For immediate first aid:

• Ensure adequate decontamination.

• Perform artificial respiration if not breathing, using appropriate equipment.

• Administer CPR if necessary.

• Immediately flush contaminated eyes with gently flowing water.

• Do not induce vomiting; if vomiting occurs, position patient to prevent aspiration.

• Keep patient calm and maintain normal body temperature, seek medical attention.

For basic treatment:

• Establish airway, suction if necessary.

• Assist ventilation if needed, administer oxygen.

• Monitor for pulmonary edema, shock, and seizures, treat as necessary.

• Flush eyes immediately with water, irrigate continuously with saline during transport.

• Rinse mouth, administer water for ingestion.

• Cover skin burns with sterile dressings after decontamination.

For advanced treatment:

• Consider intubation for airway control in severe cases.

• Use positive-pressure ventilation if beneficial.

• Consider drug therapy for pulmonary edema and severe bronchospasm.

• Monitor cardiac rhythm, treat arrhythmias.

• Start IV fluid administration, monitor for hypovolemia and fluid overload.

• Treat seizures with appropriate medication.

• Use proparacaine hydrochloride for eye irrigation.

Overall, ensure thorough decontamination, airway management, and seek medical attention promptly.

Currance, P.L. Clements, B., Bronstein, A.C. (Eds).; Emergency Care For Hazardous Materials Exposure. 3Rd edition, Elsevier Mosby, St. Louis, MO 2005,

Chemical and Physical Properties

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