Dipropylene Glycol Ethyl Ether

INCI: DIPROPYLENE GLYCOL ETHYL ETHER

CAS Number
Not confirmed from search results (commonly cited as 15764-24-6 in industrial literature — verify before use)
Function
Solvent
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes No specific 21 CFR cosmetic prohibition identified

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Dipropylene glycol ethyl ether is a solvent with moderate safety profile; while some glycol ethers are reproductive toxicants, this member is generally safer than ethylene glycol ethers, but a full toxicological package is required before cosmetic product safety report inclusion.

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Concern Level: Moderate

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dipropylene Glycol Ethyl Ether safe in cosmetics?

Dipropylene glycol ethyl ether is a solvent with moderate safety profile; while some glycol ethers are reproductive toxicants, this member is generally safer than ethylene glycol ethers, but a full toxicological package is required before cosmetic product safety report inclusion. The EU classifies Dipropylene Glycol Ethyl Ether as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Dipropylene Glycol Ethyl Ether allowed in the EU?

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

What does Dipropylene Glycol Ethyl Ether do in cosmetics?

Dipropylene Glycol Ethyl Ether functions as: Solvent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not confirmed from search results (commonly cited as 15764-24-6 in industrial literature — verify before use).

What is the Margin of Safety for Dipropylene Glycol Ethyl 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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