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Dipropylene glycol (SIDS)

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OECD <strong>SIDS</strong><br />

DIPROPYLENE GLYCOLE<br />

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Human<br />

0.2 ml of a 25% solution of dipropylene <strong>glycol</strong> in distilled water for 24 hours via<br />

semi-occluded patches. 33 subjects<br />

No data<br />

2 subjects no effects at 30 min. but mild erythema at 24 hrs.<br />

2 subjects mild to moderate erythema at 30 min. and mild erythema at 24<br />

hrs.<br />

7 subjects mild to moderate erythema at 30 min. but no effects at 24 hrs.<br />

22 subjects no reaction at 30 min or 24 hr.<br />

Acklin, A., and Plaza, M.E. (1995). Evaluation of Primary Irritation Potential in Humans.<br />

Hill Top Research, Inc. Report No. 94-1373-70. Submitted to Dow Chemical Company.<br />

Human<br />

Covered 48-h application of a 20% or 50% solution of DPG in petrolatum.<br />

7.2% in shaving prep<br />

No data<br />

50% solution caused irritation in 14 of 34 persons and was equivocally an irritant in a further<br />

17.<br />

20% solution caused no irritation number tested not stated.<br />

7.2% shaving prep no irritation open application, mild irritation in 6 of 101 subjects in<br />

closed patch.<br />

BIBRA Toxicology International (1991): <strong>Dipropylene</strong> <strong>glycol</strong> - Toxicity profile. BIBRA<br />

Toxicology International - British Industrial Biological Research Association, 1-4.<br />

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Human<br />

Not specified<br />

No data<br />

Only 1 patient out of 503 eczema patients displayed a positive patch test to dipropylene<br />

<strong>glycol</strong> (96% purity) in an eczematous population.<br />

Johansen, J.D., G.B.E. Jemec, and S.C. Rastogi. (1995). Contact sensitization to<br />

dipropylene <strong>glycol</strong> in an eczema population. Contact Dermatitis. 33:211-212.<br />

Human<br />

24/48-h (presumably covered) patches, 3 days/week for 3 weeks, followed by a challenge<br />

patch after a 2-w rest period. Supplemental exposure to UV light after application of the first<br />

four patches and the challenge patch. 50 subjects<br />

No data<br />

No indication of sensitization or photosensitization.<br />

BIBRA Toxicology International (1991): <strong>Dipropylene</strong> <strong>glycol</strong> - Toxicity profile.<br />

BIBRA Toxicology International - British Industrial Biological Research<br />

Association, 1-4.<br />

UNEP PUBLICATIONS 45

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