Is SD Alcohol 38-B safe in cosmetics?
SD Alcohol 38-B has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
MODERATE
Cosmetic Ingredient
SD Alcohol 38-B
INCI: ALCOHOL DENAT.
SD Alcohol 38-B is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Astringent; Solvent; Viscosity modifier. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted.
Function
Astringent; Solvent; Viscosity modifier
Editorial assessment
MODERATE
Preliminary editorial note — not a computed safety verdict.
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Regulated under 27 CFR Part 21; not reviewed by CIR
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for SD Alcohol 38-B.
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Editorial summary
Preliminary editorial summary for SD Alcohol 38-B — not a computed safety verdict. See the sourced toxicological data above.
Regulatory Flags
essential-oil
potential-allergen
Frequently Asked Questions
Is SD Alcohol 38-B allowed in the EU?
SD Alcohol 38-B EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does SD Alcohol 38-B do in cosmetics?
SD Alcohol 38-B functions as: Astringent; Solvent; Viscosity modifier. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database.
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