Dipropylene Glycol
AKA “Oxybispropanol, Dipropylenglykol, 6-heptandiol, EPA Pesticide Chemical Code 068604, RefChem:57330, Abelia seaweed refining mask, Abelia green tea energy mask, Abelia cucumber soothing mask
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Ingredient Facts
Dipropylene glycol
AKA: Oxybispropanol, Dipropylenglykol, 6-heptandiol, EPA Pesticide Chemical Code 068604, RefChem:57330, Abelia seaweed refining mask, Abelia green tea energy mask, Abelia cucumber soothing mask
Botanical · Fragrance | Solvent | Thickener · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived
Fragrance
Solvent
Clean
A lightweight humectant that helps fragrance blend smoothly into formulas while improving texture and spreadability on skin.
Solubility greater than or equal to 100 mg/mL at 75 °F (NTP, 1992)
Formula
C12H28O6
Mol. Weight
268.35
CAS #
110-98-5, 25265-71-8
Plant-Derived
Synthetic. Derived from propylene glycol, a synthetic organic compound produced from petroleum derivatives or glycerin. Synthesized through condensation polymerization of propylene oxide under controlled catalytic conditions.
Function
Fragrance | Solvent | Thickener
Benefits
Solvent
Viscosity Controlling
Perfuming
Dissolves other ingredients
Controls product thickness
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
Target
General
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
EWG Score4
CIR Safety Findings
all-shades-safe, Not a Sensitizer
Regulatory Status
USAunder review
CANADApermitted
Regulatory Agencies
Verified Feb 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR