murphyPPG-2 Methyl Ether
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: Propanol, Kino-red, Arcosolv DPM, Glysolv DPM, Ucar solvent 2LM, Dowanol-50B, DPGME, HISOLVE DPM
Synthetic
Fragrance
Solvent
Not Clean
OriginPPG-2 Methyl Ether is derived from propylene glycol, a petroleum-based synthetic chemical compound. It is synthesized through the ethoxylation and methylation of propylene glycol.
Dipropylene glycol monomethyl ether
Solubility Miscible (NIOSH, 2024)
Formula
C7H16O3
Mol. Weight
148.20
CAS #
13429-07-7, 34590-94-8
Form
Liquid
State
Dipropylene glycol methyl ether is a colorless liquid with a weak odor. (USCG, 1999)
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Functions
Perfuming
Added for scent. Can be natural or synthetic. Common irritant and allergen — one of the top reasons people react to products.
Solvent
Dissolves other ingredients so they distribute evenly in the formula. Often the invisible "base" everything else is mixed into.
Anti-Inflammatory
Moisturizing
Fights Acne
Adds pleasant scent
Dissolves other ingredients
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed2 reviews →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
EWG
5
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Skin Irritant
1 study / 1 not irritating (CIR 457)
Not a Sensitizer
1 study / 1 not sensitizing (CIR 457)
Mixed Eye Irritation Results
4 studies / 3 irritating / 1 not irritating / reactions mild to severe (CIR 457)
Regulatory Agencies
Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR