General Information
Diisopropyl Adipate (DIPA) is a multifunctional solvent for aromatic oils, coupler, emollient, lubricants, and plasticizers, and it is a synthetically produced diester of isopropyl alcohol and adipic acid. It is non-occlusive, non-oily, a light emollient with excellent spreading properties, and has has a rapid absorbency and low residual tack.
DIPA is a synthetically produced diester of isopropyl alcohol and adipic acid, and it is a multifunctional solvent for aromatic oils, couplers, emollients, lubricants, and plasticizers. It is a light emollient with excellent spreading properties, it is non-occlusive and non-oily, and it has low viscosity, rapid absorbency, and low residual tack.
Our newly-launched Diisopropyl Adipate formulation is also ideal for modern-day sun-care formulations.
Applications
- As a non-oily emollient in cosmetics
- Hydro alcoholic formulations such as after-shave lotions and colognes
- Bath oils – delivers a soft feel to the skin
- Sunscreens – stabilizes solid organic UV filters
- High-quality cosmetic products such as men’s grooming products, hairsprays, skincare lotions, deodorants, lipsticks, and nail colours
- Eye-area colour cosmetics, facial colour cosmetics, toners, and astringents
Properties
Appearance | Clear Liquid |
Max. Colour (APHA/Hazen/Pt-Co) | 25 |
Odour | Faint, Characteristic |
Min. Purity | 99% |
Specific Gravity (at 25 °C) | 0.960 |
Refractive Index (at 25 °C) | 1.423 |
Saponification Value | 475-500 mgKOH/g |
Iodine Value | Nil |
Max. Acid Value | 1 mgKOH/g |
Flash Point | 149°C |
Max. Water Content | 0.2% (w/w) |
Max. Freezing Point | -4 °C |
Viscosity (at 25 °C) | 4 cP |
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Diisopropyl Adipate (DIPA) Technical Datasheet