Is Alcohol Denat. SD Alcohol 38-C safe in cosmetics?
Alcohol Denat. SD Alcohol 38-C has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
Alcohol Denat. SD Alcohol 38-C
INCI: ALCOHOL DENAT. SD ALCOHOL 38-C
Alcohol Denat. SD Alcohol 38-C (CAS 64-17-5 (ethanol base)) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Solvent. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Solvent
Safety Rating
GOOD
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Permitted per 27 CFR §21. DEP was reviewed and reaffirmed safe by CIR
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Alcohol Denat. SD Alcohol 38-C.
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Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Alcohol Denat. SD Alcohol 38-C.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Alcohol Denat. SD Alcohol 38-C allowed in the EU?
Alcohol Denat. SD Alcohol 38-C EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Alcohol Denat. SD Alcohol 38-C do in cosmetics?
Alcohol Denat. SD Alcohol 38-C functions as: Solvent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 64-17-5 (ethanol base).
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