Good Cosmetic Ingredient

Alcohol Denat. SD Alcohol 46

INCI: ALCOHOL DENAT.

CAS Number
64-17-5 (ethanol base)
Function
Solvent
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status restricted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted for cosmetic use; denatured per TTB regulations 27CFR21 using phenol and methyl salicylate

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
adequate
Dermal Absorption
high
Sensitization
low

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Expert Verdict

Denaturant specifications differ between EU and US markets; verify compliance for target region. Methyl salicylate denaturant is reproductive toxicant (Category 2) and prohibited in products for children under 6 except toothpastes. Repeated use may cause skin drying.

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Concern Level: Moderate

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alcohol Denat. SD Alcohol 46 safe in cosmetics?

Denaturant specifications differ between EU and US markets; verify compliance for target region. Methyl salicylate denaturant is reproductive toxicant (Category 2) and prohibited in products for children under 6 except toothpastes. Repeated use may cause skin drying. The EU classifies Alcohol Denat. SD Alcohol 46 as "restricted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Alcohol Denat. SD Alcohol 46 allowed in the EU?

Alcohol Denat. SD Alcohol 46 EU regulatory status: restricted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Alcohol Denat. SD Alcohol 46 do in cosmetics?

Alcohol Denat. SD Alcohol 46 functions as: Solvent. 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 46?

adequate 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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