# DIPROPYLENE GLYCOL DIMETHYL ETHER

URL: https://app.greenveil.ai/ingredients/ingredient_inci_dipropylene_glycol_dimethyl_ether
Categories: beauty, cleaning, industrial
Functions: Solvent, Film former, Fragrance
Identifier: DTXSID0042327

> DIPROPYLENE GLYCOL DIMETHYL ETHER: Used in cosmetics as a solvent. EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 3 composition records across product categories including Home maintenance, Raw materials, Cleaning products and household care. Compiled from 2 published data sources.

## Safety assessment

- Chemical concern: not yet assessed
- Is it a concern? We haven't assessed a concern score for this ingredient yet. It is listed for cosmetic use in the EU.
- Rationale: EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 3 composition records across product categories including Home maintenance, Raw materials, Cleaning products and household care.

## Regulatory status

- EU: Active — Listed in CosIng inventory for cosmetic use.
- US: commercial use observed — EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 3 composition records across product categories including Home maintenance, Raw materials, Cleaning products and household care. EPA CPDat classifies this chemical for functional uses including Solvent, Fragrance, Film former.

## Expert safety opinions

- SCCS (EU Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety): no opinion on file.
- CIR (Cosmetic Ingredient Review (US expert panel)): no opinion on file.

## Data sources

- CosIng (updated 2026-09-23): https://ec.europa.eu/growth/tools-databases/cosing/details/55869
- EPA Chemical and Products Database (updated 2021-06-08): http://siri.org/msds/f2/cgm/cgmmf.html

_Assessed by Greenveil._