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
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
Synthetic · Thickener · EWG: 4
Synthetic
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
State
Thick odorless, colorless liquid. Sinks and mixes with water. (USCG, 1999)
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Functions
Fragrance
Added for scent. Can be natural or synthetic. Common irritant and allergen — one of the top reasons people react to products.
Solvent
Dissolves other ingredients so they distribute evenly in the formula. Often the invisible "base" everything else is mixed into.
Thickener
Viscosity Controlling
Dissolves other ingredients
Controls product thickness
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
General
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
EWG
4
CIR
Insufficient
Pregnancy
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USAunder review
CANADApermitted
Regulatory Agencies
Verified Feb 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR