Diisopropanolamine is a chemical which has a lot of applications across chemical, pharmaceutical and cosmetic industry. It is used as an emulsifier, stabilizer, and surfactant. Due to its basic properties, it is used to neutralize pH, act as a buffer or add alkalinity to a solution. Diisopropanolamine is added to over-the-counter healthcare products for topical administration, such as topical antiseptics, antifungals, steroids, products for the treatment acne, mouth ulcers and so on.