SD Alcohol 30
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: Alcohol Denat, Denatured Alcohol
Synthetic
Solvent
Astringent
Not Clean
OriginDerived from ethanol, a simple alcohol compound produced through synthetic fermentation or petroleum-based chemical synthesis. Produced by denaturing ethanol with additives like bitrex and dyes to render it undrinkable for cosmetic and industrial 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-reviewed1 paper →
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed0 reviews
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR
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