murphyethanol
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: ● SPECIALLY DENATURED ALCOHOL, 200 PROOF, SDA 35A, SDA 2B-4, ABSOLUTE, REAG
Synthetic
Solvent
Clean
OriginProduced through fermentation of sugars derived from grains, sugarcane, or petroleum-based ethylene. Synthesized via microbial fermentation or catalytic hydration of ethylene under heat and pressure.
ethanol is a cosmetic ingredient used as solvent, viscosity controlling. Rated low hazard by EWG.
CAS #
109-86-4, 32718-54-0
Form
Liquid
State
Liquid
Skin Types
●all-skin-types, gentle
Functions
Solvent
Dissolves other ingredients so they distribute evenly in the formula. Often the invisible "base" everything else is mixed into.
Viscosity Controlling
Anti-Inflammatory
Antioxidant
Provides scent
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper →
⚖️Regulatory0 listings
🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
EWG
1
CIR
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Pregnancy
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Regulatory Agencies
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG