Dipropylene Glycol Dimethyl Ether

INCI: DIPROPYLENE GLYCOL DIMETHYL ETHER

CAS Number
111109-77-4
Function
Solvent
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes No specific FDA restriction for cosmetic use. Under MoCRA, requires ingredient declaration but faces no ingredient-specific prohibition.

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
not established
Dermal Absorption
moderate
Sensitization
low

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Expert Verdict

Permitted cosmetic solvent in the EU with no specific concentration restrictions; however, publicly available safety data is limited with no dermal absorption or sensitization studies and no calculable margin of safety from public sources.

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Concern Level: Moderate

Regulatory Flags

no-sccs-opinion no-cir-monograph data-gap-dermal-absorption data-gap-sensitization not-cosmos reach-dossier-required synthetic ifra_fragrance

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dipropylene Glycol Dimethyl Ether safe in cosmetics?

Permitted cosmetic solvent in the EU with no specific concentration restrictions; however, publicly available safety data is limited with no dermal absorption or sensitization studies and no calculable margin of safety from public sources. The EU classifies Dipropylene Glycol Dimethyl Ether as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Dipropylene Glycol Dimethyl Ether allowed in the EU?

Dipropylene Glycol Dimethyl Ether EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Dipropylene Glycol Dimethyl Ether do in cosmetics?

Dipropylene Glycol Dimethyl Ether functions as: Solvent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 111109-77-4.

What is the Margin of Safety for Dipropylene Glycol Dimethyl Ether?

not established The Margin of Safety (MoS) is calculated using SCCS methodology. A MoS above 100 is generally considered safe. Use the MoS Calculator tool to calculate MoS for your specific formulation and product category.

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