Dipropylene Glycol

Product Overview

Dipropylene glycol is a colorless, slightly viscous dihydric alcohol solvent.
It is widely used in cosmetics, fragrance, flavor and industrial applications.
It acts as solvent, humectant and carrier for active ingredients and fragrances.
It is available in cosmetic grade and industrial grade specifications.

Physical & Chemical Properties

• Appearance: Colorless to pale yellow clear, slightly viscous liquid
• Odor: Slight, mild characteristic odor
• CAS No.: 25265-71-8
• Molecular formula: C₆H₁₄O₃
• Boiling point: ~232 ℃
• Solubility: Miscible with water, ethanol and most organic solvents
• Hygroscopicity: Hygroscopic, acts as moisture-retaining agent
• Low volatility and good freeze stability

Application

1. Cosmetics & personal care: Skin cream, lotion, toner, serum and hair care products as humectant and solvent.
2. Fragrance industry: Carrier and fixative for perfume and essential oil dilution.
3. Food flavor: Solvent for flavoring compounds (food grade upon request).
4. Industrial use: Plasticizer, antifreeze, brake fluid and printing ink solvent.

Recommended Dosage

• Cosmetics: 2% – 20% depending on product type and formula design.
• Fragrance carrier: 5% – 30% in fragrance compounding.
• All usage shall comply with local cosmetic and food regulations.

Product Advantages

• Excellent dissolving capacity for essential oils, actives and preservatives.
• Good humectant performance, helps keep skin soft and moisturized.
• Low irritation and high safety, suitable for sensitive skin formulas.
• Low odor and high purity, will not affect the fragrance of finished products.
• Stable chemical property, compatible with most cosmetic raw materials.

Storage

Keep container tightly sealed in cool, dry and well-ventilated warehouse.
Avoid direct sunlight, high temperature and moisture absorption.
Shelf life: 24 months under proper sealed storage.

Product Specifications

Why Choose Taima Bio

Taima Bio supplies specialty ingredients with defined chemical specifications, full documentation (COA, TDS, MSDS), and reliable international supply. Our products serve food, beverage, confectionery, and flavor formulation customers worldwide, with flexible quantities from laboratory evaluation to commercial-scale packaging.