Enhanced TDS
Identification & Functionality
- Chemical Family
- Chemical Name
- INCI Name
- Base Chemicals Functions
- CASE Ingredients Functions
- Cosmetic Ingredients Functions
- Industrial Additives Functions
- Molecular formula
- C₆H₁₄O₃
- Technologies
- Product Families
Features & Benefits
Applications & Uses
- Markets
- Applications
- Application Format
- AP/Deo Applications
- Adhesive & Sealant End Applications
- Base Chemicals End Uses
- Color Cosmetic Applications
- Fragrances & Perfume Applications
- Skin Care Applications
- Product Applications
Fragrance & Cosmetic Applications
- Dipropylene Glycol LO+ is the solvent of choice for many fragrance and cosmetic applications. The excellent co-solvency for water, oils and hydrocarbons, coupled with its low odor, low skin irritation potential, low toxicity, consistent isomer distribution and excellent quality, make it an important raw material for this industry.
- To help ensure your confidence in the purity and consistency of Dow’s DPG LO+, we manufacture and handle the product in accordance with cosmetic current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP).1 Dipropylene Glycol LO+ is also used as a coupling agent and humectant in a variety of cosmetic applications.
- The Cosmetic Ingredients Review issued a report in 1985 on the use of dipropylene glycol in cosmetic products
- The conclusion of this report was that DPG is safe as presently used in cosmetic formulations. In perfumes, it sometimes comprises greater than 50% of the total formulation, while in other applications its content is typically less than 10% weight.
- Specific product applications include wave sets, skin cleansing preparations (cold creams, lotions, liquids, and pads), deodorants, face, body and hand skin care preparations, moisturizing skin care products and lipsticks.
- DPG LO+ complies with the European council directive 76/768/EEC3 and subsequent amendments and adaptations. DPG is included in the INCI list (International Nomenclature Cosmetic Ingredients) with the INCI name Dipropylene Glycol.
Food Applications
- Dipropylene glycol LO+ is not cleared for use as a direct food additive. However, in the U.S., it can be used as a component in food-contact articles such as adhesives,4 paper,5 paperboard,5 defoaming agents6 and reactive components.7,8,9
Properties
- Physical Form
- Soluble In
- Typical Properties
Value Units Test Method / Conditions Molecular Weight 134.2 g/mol - Distillation Range (at 101.3 kPa) 228 - 236 °C - Vapor Pressure (at 25°C) 0.0021 kPa - Pour Point -39 °C - Density (at 25°C) 1.022 g/cm³ - Density (at 60°C) 0.998 g/cm³ - Refractive Index (at 20°C) 1.439 - 1.442 - - Viscosity (at 25°C) 75.0 mPa.s - Viscosity (at 60°C) 10.9 mPa.s - Specific Heat (at 25°C) 2.18 J/g°K - Surface Tension (at 25°C) 35 mN/m - Flash Point 124 °C Pensky-Martens Closed Cup Thermal Conductivity (at 25°C) 0.1672 W/(m°K) - Electrical Conductivity (at 25°C) max. 6 µS/m - Heat of Formation -628 kJ/mol - Heat of Vaporization (at 25°C) 45.4 kJ/mol -
Regulatory & Compliance
- Certifications & Compliance
- Chemical Inventories
Storage & Handling
- Shelf Life
- 1 year
- Storage Information
DIPROPYLENE GLYCOL LO - DOW has a shelf life of one year when stored below 40°C (104°F) in closed containers away from sources of UV light.