murphySD Alcohol 3-A
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: Alcohol Denat, Denatured Alcohol
Synthetic
Solvent
Astringent
Not Clean
OriginProduced from ethanol, a simple alcohol synthesized through fermentation of grains or petroleum derivatives. Denatured by adding bittering agents and denatonium benzoate to render it non-potable for cosmetic use.
Alcohol Denat.
CAS #
8048-19-9
Form
Liquid
State
Liquid
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Functions
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
Minimizes pores
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR