Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Not reviewed by CIR (2008). Pine tar is classified as a coal tar derivative in some contexts; EU SCCS has flagged PAH contamination in tar-based ingredients. Verify PAH levels against EU cosmetics limits. Potential COSMOS/ECOCERT compliance issue with tar-derived denaturants
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Alcohol Denat. SD Alcohol 38-B safe in cosmetics?
Not reviewed by CIR (2008). Pine tar is classified as a coal tar derivative in some contexts; EU SCCS has flagged PAH contamination in tar-based ingredients. Verify PAH levels against EU cosmetics limits. Potential COSMOS/ECOCERT compliance issue with tar-derived denaturants The EU classifies Alcohol Denat. SD Alcohol 38-B as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.
Is Alcohol Denat. SD Alcohol 38-B allowed in the EU?
Alcohol Denat. SD Alcohol 38-B EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Alcohol Denat. SD Alcohol 38-B do in cosmetics?
Alcohol Denat. SD Alcohol 38-B functions as: Astringent, solvent, viscosity controlling. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 64-17-5 (ethanol base).
What is the Margin of Safety for Alcohol Denat. SD Alcohol 38-B?
not established The Margin of Safety (MoS) is calculated using SCCS methodology. A MoS above 100 is generally considered safe. Use the MoS Calculator tool to calculate MoS for your specific formulation and product category.
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