Alcohol Denat.
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AKA: Ethanol, Ethyl alcohol, 64-17-5, Grain alcohol, Methylcarbinol, Ethyl hydroxide, Ethyl hydrate, Tecsol, Algrain
Synthetic
Preservative
Solvent
Astringent
Clean
Alcohol Denat. is ethyl alcohol that is denatured with one or more denaturing agents in accordance with the national legislation of each European Community (EU) country.
Solubility greater than or equal to 100 mg/mL at 73 °F (NTP, 1992)
Formula
C2H6O
Mol. Weight
46.07
CAS #
64-17-5
Form
Liquid
State
Ethanol with a small amount of an adulterant added so as to be unfit for use as a beverage.
Functions
Antifoaming
Antimicrobial
Keeps your product from growing bacteria, mold, or yeast. Without these, that jar of cream becomes a petri dish in about a week.
Astringent
Tightens and contracts skin tissue, temporarily shrinking pores and reducing oiliness. That "clean, tight" feeling after toner.
Solvent
Dissolves other ingredients so they distribute evenly in the formula. Often the invisible "base" everything else is mixed into.
Viscosity Controlling
Controls excess oil
Fights acne
Causing bacteria
Minimizes pores
Traditional Use
Ethanol denatured with additives like bitrex to make it undrinkable, introduced in the early 20th century to avoid alcohol taxes. Used in cosmetics as a preservative and solvent.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types, gentle
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
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Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR