BASF
manufacturer
Ingredient Profile
Glycol solvent and carrier for fragrance, personal care, and technical formulations.
INCI Name: Dipropylene Glycol
CAS Number: 25265-71-8
IUPAC Name: N/A
EC Number: N/A
Molecular Formula: C6H14O3
Ionic Type: Nonionic
Chemical Family: N/A
Abbreviations: DPG
Dipropylene Glycol is an industrial ingredient used for solvent, carrier, humectant support, and fragrance diluent. in selected chemical formulation systems.
Dipropylene Glycol is used in practical industrial formulations where solvent, carrier, humectant support, and fragrance diluent. are required. Grade selection should consider active matter or assay, impurity profile, physical form, pH range, compatibility, processing conditions, and supplier documentation. Typical values are screening guidance only and should not replace supplier specifications.
Commercial specifications vary by grade, impurity profile, concentration, physical form, and supplier documentation.
Typical Use Level: Commonly used around 0.5-20% depending on solvent need and product type.
Solubility: Water miscible
pH Range: N/A
Functional Role: Solvent, carrier, humectant support, and fragrance diluent.
| Property | Value | Unit | Source / Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Appearance | Clear colorless liquid | N/A | Typical industrial range; verify supplier specification. |
| Assay | 99 - 100 | % | Typical industrial range; verify supplier specification. |
| Solubility Water | Water miscible | N/A | Typical industrial range; verify supplier specification. |
| Molecular Weight | 134.17 - 134.17 | g/mol | Typical industrial range; verify supplier specification. |
| Density | 1.02 - 1.03 | g/cm3 | Typical industrial range; verify supplier specification. |
| Flash Point | Typically above room temperature; verify supplier SDS | N/A | Typical industrial range; verify supplier specification. |
Oxidizers
status: avoid | Avoid strong oxidizing conditions unless supplier data supports use.
Water
status: compatible | Water miscible or highly water soluble depending on grade.
Glycols
status: compatible | Compatible with many glycol and polyol systems.
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Review and verify the supplier SDS/TDS before handling, scale-up, or commercial use. Review supplier SDS/TDS and grade suitability before skin-contact or fragrance applications.
Use must be assessed by product category, exposure route, impurity profile, and local requirements. Confirm current status from supplier documentation before market launch.