Data: Good
Alcohol Denatured
Other Concerns
Non-reproductive organ system toxicity (low_moderate) and Multiple, additive exposure sources (low_moderate)SYNONYMS
This ingredient is not currently on EWG's Skin Deep Restricted or Unacceptable Lists.
Specially denatured (SD) alcohol is a mixture of ethanol with a denaturing agent. Ethanol is considered broadly toxic and linked to birth defects following excessive oral ingestion. Potential risks from ethanol in personal care products are significantly smaller than the health risks posed by the consumption of alcohol.
Common concerns
See how this product scores for common concerns.
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LOWCancer
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LOWAllergies & Immunotoxicity
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LOWDevelopmental and Reproductive Toxicity
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LOWUse Restrictions
Ingredient concerns
- CONCERNS
- DATA SOURCES
Products with this Ingredient
hair spray | 545 products |
conditioner | 86 products |
styling gel/lotion | 68 products |
fragrance for men | 361 products |
body wash/cleanser | 56 products |
fragrance for women | 803 products |
body spray | 577 products |
shaving cream | 6 products |
shampoo | 387 products |
hair color and bleaching | 120 products |
styling mousse/foam | 19 products |
hair styling aid | 224 products |
brow liner | 118 products |
exfoliant/scrub | 34 products |
facial cleanser | 73 products |
facial moisturizer/treatment | 240 products |
toners/astringents | 101 products |
serums & essences | 177 products |
mascara | 389 products |
nail polish | 374 products |
antiperspirant/deodorant (men's) | 91 products |
detangler | 8 products |
tooth whitening | 2 products |
antiperspirant/deodorant | 174 products |
around-eye cream | 50 products |
hair treatment/serum | 166 products |
Dry Shampoo and Hair Powders | 60 products |
Putties, Puddings & Clays | 1 products |
after shave | 45 products |
hand cream | 10 products |
bronzer/highlighter | 46 products |
oil controller | 4 products |
moisturizer | 111 products |
liquid hand soap | 22 products |
hair-loss treatment | 7 products |
baby shampoo | 1 products |
foot cleansing | 10 products |
foot moisturizer | 9 products |
bath oil/salts/soak | 18 products |
shaving cream (men's) | 3 products |
nail treatment | 40 products |
polish remover | 13 products |
setting powder/spray | 99 products |
eye liner | 132 products |
Bath and Body Wipes | 13 products |
body firming lotion | 33 products |
sunless tanning | 52 products |
makeup primer | 55 products |
recreational sunscreen | 166 products |
mask | 246 products |
hand sanitizer | 63 products |
after sun product | 37 products |
bar soap | 7 products |
mouthwash | 19 products |
beard care | 6 products |
foundation | 475 products |
lipstick | 132 products |
eye shadow | 65 products |
glitter | 14 products |
baby wipes | 3 products |
lip gloss | 27 products |
depilatory | 3 products |
bubble bath | 1 products |
daily use with SPF | 85 products |
baby sunscreen | 18 products |
Hair Styling Gel | 3 products |
makeup remover | 11 products |
anti-aging | 23 products |
facial powder | 7 products |
concealer | 216 products |
other eye makeup | 2 products |
beard oil | 2 products |
toothpaste | 2 products |
beard cleanser | 1 products |
pore strips | 11 products |
eyelash glue | 36 products |
lip balm | 5 products |
damaged skin treatment | 4 products |
muscle/joint soreness | 6 products |
lip liner | 2 products |
body powder | 5 products |
Oils & Serums | 4 products |
Facial Sun Care | 12 products |
CC cream | 26 products |
tanning oil | 5 products |
BB cream | 38 products |
foot odor control | 4 products |
blush | 33 products |
body oil | 7 products |
Beard Soaps | 1 products |
baby oil | 5 products |
nail glue | 1 products |
Basecoats and Undercoats | 2 products |
body art | 1 products |
hair perm | 1 products |
Lip Stain | 4 products |
lip plumper | 7 products |
Preshave Preparations | 1 products |
acne treatment | 1 products |
Top Coats and Sealers | 4 products |
Face Wipes | 1 products |
Exfoliants | 2 products |
Facial Cleansing Water | 1 products |
baby powder | 1 products |
Enhanced skin absorption
CONCERN | REFERENCE |
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Penetration enhancer | Effect of some penetration enhancers on the permeation of glibenclamide and glipizide through mouse skin(2003-12-01) |
Penetration enhancer | A single oral dose of ethanol can alter transdermal absorption of topically applied chemicals in rats(2006-08-01) |
Miscellaneous
CONCERN | REFERENCE |
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Occupational hazards related to handling | EU GHS Hazard Labeling Codes |
Multiple, additive exposure sources
CONCERN | REFERENCE |
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Used in food or as an additive with limited or no toxicity information available | US. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) |
Designated as safe for general or specific, limited use in food | US. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) |
Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
CONCERN | REFERENCE |
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Classified as expected to be toxic or harmful | Environment Canada |
Classified as medium human health priority | Environment Canada |
Persistence and bioaccumulation
CONCERN | REFERENCE |
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Not suspected to be bioaccumulative | Environment Canada |
Ecotoxicology
CONCERN | REFERENCE |
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Not suspected to be an environmental toxin | Environment Canada |
Data gaps
CONCERN | REFERENCE |
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Insufficient data to determine safety | Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) |
Risk assessment method deficiencies and data gaps - Maximum reported 'as used' concentration is basis of safety assessment by industry safety panel (Cosmetic Ingredient Review, CIR) - implicit safe concentration limit in product | Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) |
Informational
CONCERN | REFERENCE |
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Industry or government recommendations for safe use: restrictions on concentration, impurities, product types, or manufacturing methods - any | Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) |
- Effect of some penetration enhancers on the permeation of glibenclamide and glipizide through mouse skin(2003-12-01)
- A single oral dose of ethanol can alter transdermal absorption of topically applied chemicals in rats(2006-08-01)
- EU GHS Hazard Labeling Codes
- US. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
- Environment Canada
- Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR)
Understanding scores
Cosmetics and personal care products are not required to be tested for safety before being allowed on the market. The Skin Deep® scoring system was designed to help the public understand whether a product is safe to use or whether it contains ingredients of concern.
Every product and ingredient in Skin Deep gets a two-part score – one for hazard and one for data availability. The safest products score well by both measures, with a low hazard rating and a fair or better data availability rating.
HOW WE DETERMINE SCORES
Hazard score
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Data availability
The Skin Deep data availability rating reflects the number of scientific studies about the product or ingredient in the published scientific literature.