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Emollient

DIPROPYLENE GLYCOL SALICYLATE

CAS 68683-31-8 / 55940-73-3 / 7491-14-7 Updated
65

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.

About

A dipropylene glycol ester of salicylic acid — used as a mild emollient and fragrance-fixative. Salicylate origin means it should be avoided in salicylate-sensitive users and pediatric formulas.

Function

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENTSKIN CONDITIONINGSURFACTANT - CLEANSINGTONICVISCOSITY CONTROLLING

Skin benefits

  • Mild emollient with fragrance-fixative tone
  • Soft skin feel
  • Helps blend lipid components
  • Compatible with most formulas

Known concerns

  • Salicylate moiety — avoid in salicylate-sensitive users
  • Not for use under SCCS pediatric-salicylate caps
  • Mild eye irritant at higher levels

References

EU

EU CosIng database

European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.

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