SD Alcohol 39

AKA: Alcohol Denat, Denatured Alcohol

Synthetic

Solvent

Astringent

Clean

OriginSD Alcohol 39 is produced from ethanol, a simple alcohol compound derived from petroleum or grain fermentation sources. It is denatured through the addition of denaturants like denatonium benzoate to render it non-potable 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-assessed1 review →

Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.

EWG

CIR

Insufficient data

Pregnancy

Yes

Regulatory Status

USAunder review

EU⚠ restricted

JAPAN⚠ restricted

CANADA⚠ restricted

Regulatory Agencies

EWG CIR FDA EU COSING Health Canada

Verified Jun 2026

Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR