Is SD Alcohol 46 safe in cosmetics?
SD Alcohol 46 has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
SD Alcohol 46
INCI: ALCOHOL DENAT. SD ALCOHOL 46 [^1_22]
SD Alcohol 46 (CAS 64-17-5 (ethanol base) [^1_4]) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Solvent [^1_22]. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
View industrial chemical safety profile for CAS 64-17-5 (ethanol base) [^1_4] →
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Function
Solvent [^1_22]
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Recognized SD formulation per 27 CFR 21; not among the 6 CIR-cleared SD Alcohols [^1_8]
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for SD Alcohol 46.
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Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for SD Alcohol 46.
Regulatory Flags
natural-origin
Frequently Asked Questions
Is SD Alcohol 46 allowed in the EU?
SD Alcohol 46 EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does SD Alcohol 46 do in cosmetics?
SD Alcohol 46 functions as: Solvent [^1_22]. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 64-17-5 (ethanol base) [^1_4].
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