Dipropylene Glycol

Other names: Dipropylene glycol

Dipropylene Glycol, also known as Dipropylene Glycol, is a group of organic substances that form the basis of many industrial and food products. This substance is characterized by its low toxicity and has the ability to mix with water, ethanol or chloroform, making it a very popular industrial additive. It is mainly used in the cosmetics industry and in the production of industrial coatings.

Due to its characteristic properties and its wide miscibility with other substances, Dipropylene Glycol is used, for example, in the production of perfumes, to which it gives a higher viscosity and helps to improve their fragrance. It also becomes a component of soaps, shampoos, creams and other cosmetic products, where it acts as a humectant that increases the moisture content of the skin. It is not without interest that this industrial alcohol also has its applications in the food industry. It is used, for example, in the production of beverages, where it increases their solubility, or in the confectionery industry, where it acts as a stabiliser. In the pharmaceutical industry it is used as a humectant in tablets. Finally, it is used in the manufacture of paints, adhesives, printing inks and plastics, where it improves their physical and chemical resistance.