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DIPROPYLENE GLYCOL

1,1'-Oxydipropan-2-ol; Oxydipropan-2-ol; Hydroxypropyloxypropanol

DIPROPYLENE GLYCOL is listed in the EU CosIng inventory, but no direct annex records are linked on this page yet.

Regulatory evidence by market

No rule for this ingredient has been imported for any of the 13 markets tracked here.

That describes this inventory, not the law. No imported rule is not evidence that an ingredient is permitted: a rule may exist under another name or identifier, or in a dataset not yet imported here.

Chemical identity and properties

PubChem 2D chemical structure for CAS 110-98-5
CAS 110-98-5PubChem CID 8087

1,1'-Oxydi-2-propanol

IUPAC name
1-(2-hydroxypropoxy)propan-2-ol
Molecular formula
C6H14O3
Molecular weight
134.17 g/mol
Exact mass
134.094294304 Da
XLogP3
-0.4
Topological polar surface area
49.7 Ų
Hydrogen-bond donors
2
Hydrogen-bond acceptors
3
Covalent units
1
Defined stereocentres
0

Also known as

2-Propanol, 1,1'-oxybis-Bis(2-hydroxypropyl) ether1,1'-Oxybis-2-propanol4-Oxaheptane-2,6-diol1,1'-Oxydipropan-2-ol1,1'-Dimethyldiethylene glycolNIAX catalyst D-19NSC 8688
16 more reported names
HSDB 2854EINECS 203-821-41,1'-Oxybis(2-propanol)UNII-D5SV08985ZBRN 1698372AI3-012332-PROPANOL,1,1'-OXYDI-1,1'-OXYDI-2-PROPANOL [HSDB]4Oxaheptane2,6diolNIAX catalyst D19RefChem:4093042Propanol, 1,1'oxybisBis(2hydroxypropyl) ether2,2'Dihydroxydipropyl ether1,1'Dimethyldiethylene glycol2,2'-Dihydroxydi-n-propyl ether
External database identifiers

Evidence from additional scientific databases

NIH PubChem PUG-View
Exact identifier match8087

Attributed physical-property, hazard, environmental and use annotations.

  • Note: This chemical does not meet GHS hazard criteria for 97.2% (1893 of 1947) of all reports. Source: European Chemicals Agency (ECHA)
  • GHS Hazard Statements: Not Classified; Reported as not meeting GHS hazard criteria by 1893 of 1947 companies (only 2.8% companies provided GHS information). For more detailed information, please visit ECHA C&L website. Source: European Chemicals Agency (ECHA)
  • ECHA C&L Notifications Summary: Aggregated GHS information provided per 1947 reports by companies from 6 notifications to the ECHA C&L Inventory.; Reported as not meeting GHS hazard criteria per 1893 of 1947 reports by companies.; There are 5 notifications provided by 54 of 1947 reports by companies with hazard statement code(s).; Information may vary between notifications depending on impurities, additives, and other factors. The percentage value in parenthesis indicates the notified classification ratio from companies that provide hazard codes. Only hazard codes with percentage values above 10% are shown. For more detailed information, please visit ECHA C&L website. Source: European Chemicals Agency (ECHA)
  • Toxicity Summary: IDENTIFICATION AND USE: 1,1'-Oxydi-2-propanol is a colorless slightly viscous liquid that is nearly odorless. Commercial dipropylene glycol is composed of 3 isomers and is typically 98% pure. The commercial product is typically composed of up to 48% of the isomer 1,1'-oxydi-2-propanol. 1,1'-Oxydi-2-propanol is registered for use as an approved pesticide in the USA but approved pesticide uses may change periodically and so federal, state and local authorities must be consulted for currently approved uses. It is also used as a solvent and in the production of polyester and alkyd resins, reinforced plastics, and plasticizers. Uses for dipropylene glycol include in printing industry, in antifreeze, and air sanitation, since its vapor is highly germicidal. HUMAN EXPOSURE AND TOXICITY: There is no human toxicity data reported for 1,1'-oxydi-2-propanol. ANIMAL STUDIES: All toxicity data reported is for the related chemical dipropylene glycol. Although more acutely depressant to the central nervous system than ethylene, diethylene or propylene glycol, dipropylene glycol is still low in toxicity to animals, especially to the liver. It is not irritating to the skin and is not absorbed in tox Source: Hazardous Substances Data Bank (HSDB)
  • Environmental Bioconcentration: BCFs of <2.2-4.6 and 0.3-1.4 were reported in carp (Cyprinus carpio) exposed over a 6 week period to 0.3 and 3 mg/L of 2,2'-dihydroxydi-n-propyl ester, respectively(1). According to a classification scheme(2), these BCFs suggest bioconcentration in aquatic organisms is low(SRC). Source: Hazardous Substances Data Bank (HSDB)
  • Environmental Fate: TERRESTRIAL FATE: Based on a classification scheme(1), an estimated Koc value of 1(SRC), determined from a structure estimation method(2), indicates that 2,2'-dihydroxydi-n-propyl ester is expected to have very high mobility in soil(SRC). Volatilization of 2,2'-dihydroxydi-n-propyl ester from moist soil surfaces is not expected(SRC) given an estimated Henry's Law constant of 3.6X10-9 atm-cu m/mole(SRC), using a fragment constant estimation method(2). 2,2'-Dihydroxydi-n-propyl ester is not expected to volatilize from dry soil surfaces(SRC) based upon an estimated vapor pressure of 6.3X10-3 mm Hg at 25 °C(SRC), determined from a fragment constant method(2). A 1% of theoretical BOD using activated sludge in the Japanese MITI test(3) suggests that biodegradation is not an important environmental fate process in soil(SRC). Source: Hazardous Substances Data Bank (HSDB)
  • Environmental Fate: AQUATIC FATE: Based on a classification scheme(1), an estimated Koc value of 1(SRC), determined from a structure estimation method(2), indicates that 2,2'-dihydroxydi-n-propyl ester is not expected to adsorb to suspended solids and sediment(SRC). Volatilization from water surfaces is not expected(3) based upon an estimated Henry's Law constant of 3.6X10-9 atm-cu m/mole(SRC), developed using a fragment constant estimation method(2). 2,2'-Dihydroxydi-n-propyl ester is not expected to undergo hydrolysis in the environment due to the lack of functional groups that hydrolyze under environmental conditions(3). According to a classification scheme(4), BCFs of <2.2-4.6 and 0.3-1.4 reported in carp (Cyprinus carpio) exposed over a 6 week period to 0.3 and 3 mg/L of 2,2'-dihydroxydi-n-propyl ester(5), respectively, suggest bioconcentration in aquatic organisms is low(SRC). A 1% of theoretical BOD using activated sludge in the Japanese MITI test(5) suggests that biodegradation is not an important environmental fate process in water(SRC). Source: Hazardous Substances Data Bank (HSDB)
  • Environmental Fate: ATMOSPHERIC FATE: According to a model of gas/particle partitioning of semivolatile organic compounds in the atmosphere(1), 2,2'-dihydroxydi-n-propyl ester, which has an estimated vapor pressure of 6.3X10-3 mm Hg at 25 °C(SRC), determined from a fragment constant method(2), is expected to exist solely as a vapor in the ambient atmosphere. Vapor-phase 2,2'-dihydroxydi-n-propyl ester is degraded in the atmosphere by reaction with photochemically-produced hydroxyl radicals(SRC); the half-life for this reaction in air is estimated to be 12 hours(SRC), calculated from its rate constant of 3.1X10-11 cu cm/molecule-sec at 25 °C(SRC) that was derived using a structure estimation method(2). 2,2'-Dihydroxydi-n-propyl ester does not contain chromophores that absorb at wavelengths >290 nm(3) and, therefore, is not expected to be susceptible to direct photolysis by sunlight(SRC). Source: Hazardous Substances Data Bank (HSDB)

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Additional source coverage and match status
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NIH PubChem PUG-ViewExact match2026-08-31

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PubChem 2D chemical structure for CAS 25265-71-8
CAS 25265-71-8PubChem CID 134692469

Dipropylene Glycol

Thick odorless, colorless liquid. Sinks and mixes with water. (USCG, 1999) CAMEO Chemicals

IUPAC name
2-(1-hydroxypropan-2-yloxy)propan-1-ol;1-(2-hydroxypropoxy)propan-2-ol
Molecular formula
C12H28O6
Molecular weight
268.35 g/mol
Exact mass
268.18858861 Da
Topological polar surface area
99.4 Ų
Hydrogen-bond donors
4
Hydrogen-bond acceptors
6
Covalent units
2
Defined stereocentres
0

Also known as

Dipropylenglykol4-Oxa-2,6-heptandiolE107L85C40EPA Pesticide Chemical Code 068604RefChem:57330Abelia seaweed refining maskAbelia green tea energy maskAbelia cucumber soothing mask
16 more reported names
Abelia lemon brightening maskAbelia collagen amplifying maskProfessional Level Brighting PenAbelia pomegranate bounce up maskAbelia royal jelly nutrition maskAbelia aloe vera moisturizing mask246-770-3DipropyleneglycolNSC-8688OxybispropanolPropanol, oxybis-Dowanol DPGCaswell No. 399EDPG-FCDPG-RFADK DPG-RF

Retrieved from NIH PubChem on 2026-08-31 by checksum-valid CAS matching. Chemical properties do not replace the regulatory decision on this page.

Inventory details for DIPROPYLENE GLYCOL

INCI name

DIPROPYLENE GLYCOL

Description

1,1'-Oxydipropan-2-ol; Oxydipropan-2-ol; Hydroxypropyloxypropanol

Record provenance

Inventory reference
75742
Imported identity
DIPROPYLENE GLYCOL
Source update
15/10/2010
European Commission CosIng source notes

Key data

CAS
110-98-5 / 25265-71-8
EC
203-821-4 / 246-770-3
Restriction
Function
FRAGRANCE
Imparting an odour or taste. Creating a perceivable pleasant smell and/or masking a bad smell.
PERFUMING
Used for perfume and aromatic raw materials.
SOLVENT
Dissolving other components of cosmetics. Solvents are usually liquids (aqueous and nonaqueous).
VISCOSITY CONTROLLING
Increasing or decreasing the viscosity (thickness) of cosmetics.

Official EU ingredient-name evidence

The ingredient name exactly matches the official 2025 EU glossary of common ingredient names.

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How DIPROPYLENE GLYCOL appears in the CosIng inventory

The CosIng inventory lists DIPROPYLENE GLYCOL as a cosmetic ingredient and this page links it to 0 annex records. The inventory entry captures names and identifiers, while the annex records show where the substance is prohibited, restricted or positively listed in EU cosmetics law.

DIPROPYLENE GLYCOL is also tagged with 4 cosmetic functions in the official data. Function labels describe intended use, but they do not replace regulatory review of linked annex records before formulation or labelling work.

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Source note for DIPROPYLENE GLYCOL

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