Dipropylene Glycol Salicylate
A cosmetic ingredient used as skin conditioning, skin conditioning - emollient, surfactant - cleansing in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
2-(2-Hydroxypropyl)-1-methylethyl salicylate
What does it do?
Dipropylene Glycol Salicylate is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Skin conditioning
improves the appearance, feel, and condition of skin
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Skin conditioning - emollient
softens the skin by reducing roughness and friction between skin cells
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Surfactant - cleansing
surfactant whose primary cosmetic role is cleansing — the active workhorse in soaps, shampoos, and body washes
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Tonic
provides a toning effect on skin or scalp — generally tightening or refreshing
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Viscosity controlling
adjusts the thickness or flow of a formulation
EU regulatory status
Dipropylene Glycol Salicylate is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the European Union under Regulation 1223/2009. It is not subject to a specific Annex restriction at the time of writing.
Frequently asked questions
What is Dipropylene Glycol Salicylate?
Dipropylene Glycol Salicylate is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. 2-(2-Hydroxypropyl)-1-methylethyl salicylate
Is Dipropylene Glycol Salicylate allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Dipropylene Glycol Salicylate is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Dipropylene Glycol Salicylate do in cosmetic products?
Dipropylene Glycol Salicylate is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: skin conditioning, skin conditioning - emollient, surfactant - cleansing, tonic, viscosity controlling.
What is the CAS number of Dipropylene Glycol Salicylate?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Dipropylene Glycol Salicylate is 68683-31-8 / 55940-73-3 / 7491-14-7.
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Source: EU CosIng database (European Commission). This page is derived from public-sector information published by the European Commission. · Last updated: 15/10/2010