Dipropylene glycol methyl ether acetate
- Glycol ether solvents
- CAS 88917-22-0
- IUPAC: 1-(2-methoxy-1-methylethoxy)-2-propanol acetate
Dipropylene glycol methyl ether acetate (CAS 88917-22-0) appears in 3 of the 1,812 car-care products CarCareTruth tracks (as of June 2026). It is classified as a VOC.
Low acute toxicity. Not classified as a skin or respiratory sensitizer. No H-codes at product-use concentrations in typical formulations. No GHS classification for health hazards at normal exposure levels.
Dipropylene glycol methyl ether acetate (CAS 88917-22-0) is a slow-evaporating glycol ether acetate solvent — a member of the propylene glycol ether family. It is used as a co-solvent in lubricant and coating formulations to improve spreading characteristics and solvency.
Unlike the ethylene glycol ethers (e.g., ethylene glycol butyl ether), propylene glycol-derived solvents are generally considered lower toxicity alternatives. This compound is not classified under California Prop 65 and does not carry reproductive or carcinogen listings.
In aerosol lubricant formulations, dipropylene glycol methyl ether acetate serves as a slow-evaporating carrier that keeps the lubricant in solution until it is deposited on the target surface. Its relatively slow evaporation rate (compared to naphtha or acetone) allows the lubricant components to spread before the carrier flashes off.
Health & environment profile
- VOC
- yes
- Prop 65 listed
- no
- Asthmagen
- no
- EPA Safer Choice
- no
- Aquatic toxicity
- no
- Biodegradable
- yes
- Bioaccumulative
- no
- Persistent
- no
- Ozone depleting
- no
- Microplastic
- no
- PFAS
- no
- Env. score
- 4/5
Common questions about Dipropylene glycol methyl ether acetate
- What is Dipropylene glycol methyl ether acetate used for in car care?
- Carrier solvent — slow-evaporating glycol ether acetate used as a co-solvent in lubricant, coating, and cleaning formulations
- Is Dipropylene glycol methyl ether acetate a VOC?
- Yes. Dipropylene glycol methyl ether acetate is classified as a volatile organic compound (VOC).
- Is Dipropylene glycol methyl ether acetate on California's Proposition 65 list?
- No. Dipropylene glycol methyl ether acetate is not on California's Proposition 65 list.
- Is Dipropylene glycol methyl ether acetate biodegradable?
- Yes. Dipropylene glycol methyl ether acetate has a confirmed biodegradable profile.
3 products contain this
CRC 3-36 Multi-Purpose Lubricant & Corrosion Inhibitormulti-purpose-lubricant
CRC Knock'er Loose Penetrating SolventProp 65penetrating-oil
CRC Power Lube Industrial High Performance Lubricant With PTFEmulti-purpose-lubricant
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Health and environment notes translate the manufacturer Safety Data Sheet, the GHS classification, and authoritative regulatory listings (California Prop 65, EPA). Not medical advice. They describe the ingredient itself; whether a hazard applies to a finished product depends on its concentration and how it's used.