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Calmer Solutions Dipropylene Glycol (DPG)

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DPG is a highly versatile product is used in a wide range of everyday products from perfumes, skin and hair care products. Price shown is for a 100ml bottle, other sizes and further details available by clicking either the picture or product name.
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Product information
The Kidderminster College Aromatherapy kit includes the following;

Pure Essential Oils
Begamot FCF (White) 10ml
Chamomile Tomane 10ml
Frankincense (Olibanum) 10ml
Geranium 10ml
Lavender 10ml
Lemon (Finest) 10ml
Tea Tree 10ml
Tlang Ylang III 10ml
Benzoin Siam 10ml
Black Pepper 10ml

Carrier Oils
Almond Sweet 250ml
Avocado 100ml
Grapeseed 250ml
Wheatgerm 100ml

Accessories
Wooden 30 compartment oil storage box
50ml Measure 2ml graduated glass cylinder
100ml mixing beaker
Glass stirring rod

Description
Dipropylene glycol is a mixture of three isomeric chemical compounds, 4-oxa-2,6-heptandiol, 2--propan-1-ol, and 2--propan-1-ol. It is a colorless, nearly odorless liquid with a high boiling point, low skin irritation properties and low toxicity.

Dipropylene glycol is a mixture of three isomeric chemical compounds, 4-oxa-2,6-heptandiol, 2--propan-1-ol, and 2--propan-1-ol. It is a colorless, nearly odorless liquid with a high boiling point and low toxicity.
  • Density: 1.02 g/cm³
  • Formula: C6H14O3
  • Boiling point: 230.5 °C
  • Molar mass: 134.173 g/mol
DPG is a cutting agent used to dilute fragrances and essential oils. DPG is most commonly used in making incense. DPG allows the fragrance to bind to the stick or cone and creates a slow burning incense. The ratio used in incense making is 2 parts DPG to 1 part fragrance or essential oil.

Usage
DPG is a highly versatile product is used in a wide range of everyday products from perfumes, skin and hair care products to being used by the entertainment industry as an ingredient in fogging fluids which create artifical smoke.

Its function in the cosmetic and personal care product industry is to decrease the viscosity (thickness) of the liquid.

Dipropylene glycol is a base ingredient used in the formulation of the following products:
  • Hair care (shampoos, conditioners, styling, colouring products)
  • Bath & Shower products
  • Pot pourri
  • Eye and facial makeup
  • Fragrances and perfumes
  • Body sprays
  • Skin care (creams, lotions, sun-care products)
  • Room sprays
  • Shaving creams, gels, foams and after-shave lotions
  • Reed diffuser oils (typically 60-65% of oil is DPG)
  • Oil burners
Full MSDS and COSSH sheets are available for this product

Technical specifications

Brand: Calmer Solutions Limited
Condition: New
Product Code: 5052211008165
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