chuckie walters Posted June 27, 2011 Share Posted June 27, 2011 Hello Is there anything else besides dpg that can be used to dilute the fragrance oil for incense? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cedar_lea Posted June 27, 2011 Share Posted June 27, 2011 I heard of someone using IPM in diffusers and having good luck. Would that work in incence too? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProudMarineMom Posted June 28, 2011 Share Posted June 28, 2011 I'm thinking IPM would not be a good substitute for DPG in incense. I checked the MSDS at Lotioncrafter for both products. The flashpoint for the IPM is 150 degrees. For the DPG, 280 degrees. I know that DPG is used as a wetting agent to help the fragrance spread and it helps with the black smoke. I'm really not sure how important the flashpoint would be on incense. How hot is the burning tip? No idea, good question. I know for fragrance burner oils, I use DPG to raise the flashpoint of the fragrance oils. So, to me, IPM would not work for that. I would think the same would hold true for incense. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lauramw71 Posted June 28, 2011 Share Posted June 28, 2011 I accidently used IPM instead of DPG when making incense.. They caught fire halfway through the burn. ugh! I have since separeted them in my cabinet so as not to use IPM again by mistake. I honestly don't know if it can be replaced for the incense. I've only used DPG (except for my oops). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chuckie walters Posted June 28, 2011 Author Share Posted June 28, 2011 The reason i ask is ive been reading on the internet and other places that dpg may be toxic when burned anyone else heard anything about this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharon in KY Posted July 4, 2011 Share Posted July 4, 2011 (edited) http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dipropylene_glycolI haven't read it's bad yet but I'll keep looking for a safe replacement.This place looks interesting.http://www.100pureessentialoils.com/categories/Essential-Carrier-Oils/DPG/ Edited July 4, 2011 by Sharon in KY Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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