Dowanol DPM – Dipropylene Glycol Monomethyl Ether
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Dowanol™ DPM is a high-performance glycol ether solvent based on Dipropylene Glycol Monomethyl Ether (DPM). It is a versatile, low-volatility solvent widely used as a carrier, coupling solvent, coalescent, and formulation aid in fragrance compounds, perfumes, cleaners, coatings, inks, paints, and various industrial formulations.
DPM offers an excellent balance of solvency, evaporation rate, water compatibility, and formulation flexibility, making it useful where controlled evaporation and effective dissolution are required.
Key Features & Benefits
1. Excellent Solvency
DPM dissolves and couples a broad range of organic materials and helps maintain homogeneous formulations.
2. Controlled Evaporation
Its relatively slow evaporation profile can be useful when longer working time and controlled solvent release are required.
3. Water Compatibility
DPM has good compatibility with water and many organic solvents, making it useful in water-based and solvent-based systems.
4. Versatile Formulation Aid
It can function as a solvent, coupling agent, coalescent, and carrier depending on the formulation.
5. Good Formulation Stability
DPM can help improve the compatibility of otherwise difficult-to-combine ingredients.
6. Broad Industrial Utility
Suitable for applications ranging from cleaning formulations and coatings to fragrance and industrial chemical formulations.
Applications
Fragrance & Perfume Industry
DPM can be used as a solvent/carrier and formulation aid in selected fragrance applications.
Potential applications include:
- Fragrance compounds
- Perfume compounds
- Air freshener formulations
- Industrial fragrances
- Incense/agarbatti perfume formulations
- Odor-control formulations
- Fragrance concentrates requiring solvent adjustment
Important: DPM is primarily a solvent/carrier rather than a fragrance material. Its suitability and dosage should be determined according to the finished formulation and performance requirements.
Cleaning Products
DPM is used in various cleaning and maintenance formulations, including:
- Industrial cleaners
- Surface cleaners
- Degreasers
- Glass and hard-surface cleaners
- Specialty cleaning formulations
- Solvent-based cleaners
It can assist in dissolving oily residues and improving formulation compatibility.
Paints & Coatings
DPM can serve as a solvent and coalescent/formulation aid in:
- Architectural coatings
- Industrial coatings
- Water-based paints
- Protective coatings
- Surface coatings
- Resin systems
Its controlled evaporation characteristics can contribute to film formation and application performance.
Printing Inks
Applications may include:
- Printing inks
- Water-based inks
- Industrial inks
- Specialty ink formulations
DPM can help with solvency and formulation balance.
Adhesives & Sealants
DPM may be incorporated into selected adhesive and sealant systems as a solvent or formulation aid, depending on resin compatibility.
Why Choose Dowanol™ DPM?
Dowanol™ DPM is valued by formulators because it provides a useful combination of:
- Good solvency
- Moderate volatility
- Water compatibility
- Organic-solvent compatibility
- Formulation flexibility
- Good wetting characteristics
- Broad industrial applicability
It is particularly useful when a formulation requires a high-boiling glycol ether solvent with balanced solvency and evaporation characteristics.
Technical Profile
| Property | Typical Information |
|---|---|
| Product | Dowanol™ DPM |
| Chemical Name | Dipropylene Glycol Monomethyl Ether |
| Abbreviation | DPM |
| CAS No. | 34590-94-8 |
| Molecular Formula | C₇H₁₆O₃ |
| Molecular Weight | 148.20 g/mol |
| Chemical Family | Glycol Ether |
| Physical Form | Clear Liquid |
| Function | Solvent / Carrier / Coupling Solvent |
| Water Compatibility | Good |
| Odor | Mild Ether-Like Odor |
Note: Actual specification values can vary by manufacturer, grade, and batch. Always refer to the supplier’s current TDS, SDS, and Certificate of Analysis (COA) for exact specifications.
Dowanol DPM for Fragrance & Agarbatti Formulations
For fragrance manufacturers, DPM can be useful when a formulation needs a solvent/carrier system rather than additional fragrance character.
In agarbatti and incense applications, solvent selection should consider:
- Fragrance solubility
- Charcoal/bamboo stick compatibility
- Drying time
- Burning behavior
- Fragrance release during burning
- Residual odor
- Storage stability
- Finished-product performance
DPM should therefore be selected based on actual formulation testing, rather than simply replacing another solvent at a fixed ratio.
Storage & Handling
Store DPM in a tightly closed container in a cool, dry and well-ventilated area.
Avoid unnecessary exposure to heat, ignition sources and incompatible chemicals.
Use appropriate PPE such as:
- Chemical-resistant gloves
- Safety goggles
- Protective clothing where required
Always consult the current Safety Data Sheet (SDS) before handling or incorporating DPM into a formulation.
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