DIPROPYLENE GLYCOL LO - DOW

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.2 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
• In countries of the European Union, DPG LO+ is cleared for indirect food contact applications as a monomer or other starting substance in the manufacture of plastic materials for food contact. Refer to EU Commission Directive 90/128 EEC10 (PM/REF No. 16660) and subsequent amendments.
• The applicable regulations for food contact are country-specific and must be consulted for details prior to using this material.

• 1 May also be determined using DOWM 101518
• 2 May also be determined using DOWM 101518
• 3 May also be determined using DOWM 101518