Other Names: Denatured Alcohol.
What it is: In cosmetics, it is used as a vehicle to carry active ingredients and as a disinfecting agent.
Mode of usage pertaining to the discussion below: Topical application in cosmetics and personal care products.
Safety Profile (Based on regional guidelines):
| European Union – CIR | Safe to use, as per current practice |
| European Union – SCCS | Data unavailable |
| US FDA | Data unavailable |
| ASEAN guidelines | Data unavailable |
Safety in special situations:
Not listed as an ingredient to be avoided by pregnant women based on currently available data
Not listed as an ingredient to be avoided by nursing mothers based on currently available data
Not listed as an ingredient to be avoided in baby products based on currently available data
Not listed as an ingredient to be avoided by children based on currently available data
Not listed as an ingredient to be carcinogenic or mutagenic based on currently available data
Environmental and Ecological Concerns:
Attributes:
Note:
- Alcohol Denat is not listed as an ingredient to be comedogenic or avoided by persons with acne prone or sensitive skin based on currently available data.
- The product should be avoided on broken skin and mucosa. Eye irritation potential may vary between different products based on the concentration used.
Conclusion
Alcohol Denat is safe as per the current practice of use.
References
- https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- https://european-union.europa.eu
- https://online.personalcarecouncil.org
- https://www.healthline.com
Disclaimer: The above information is based on ongoing toxicology research at CHOSEN®’s R&D. We will do our best to update the information as and when the latest studies are available. If you have any inputs regarding the above information, please email us at ingredients@chosenstore.in
