Solvent
ALCOHOL DENAT. SD ALCOHOL 39-C
Safety score · 0–100
Moderate
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
Denatured ethanol with non-toxic denaturants used as a quick-evaporating solvent. Useful at modest %, but high concentrations dry and weaken the skin barrier.
Skin benefits
- Fast-evaporating solvent for actives
- Antimicrobial helps preservation
- Aids penetration in some formulas
Known concerns
- Drying to skin and hair at high %
- Can disrupt the moisture barrier
- Flammable; aerosol caution
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry: regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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Same plant / compound family
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