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Data: Good

Alcohol Denatured

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Other Concerns

Non-reproductive organ system toxicity (low_moderate) and Multiple, additive exposure sources (low_moderate)

SYNONYMS

● SD ALCOHOL 1
● ALCOHOL DENAT.
● DENATURED ALCOHOL, NOT DESIGNATED BY THE GOVERNMENT
● DENATURED ALCOHOL, DESIGNATED BY THE GOVERNMENT
● ALCOHOL DENATURED
● ALCOHOL, COMPLETELY DENATURED
● NOT DESIGNATED BY THE GOVERNMENT DENATURED ALCOHOL
● DESIGNATED BY THE GOVERNMENT DENATURED ALCOHOL

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.

  • LOW
    Cancer
  • LOW
    Allergies & Immunotoxicity
  • LOW
    Developmental and Reproductive Toxicity
  • LOW
    Use Restrictions

Ingredient concerns

  • CONCERNS
  • DATA SOURCES

Products with this Ingredient

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hair spray545 products
conditioner86 products
styling gel/lotion68 products
fragrance for men361 products
body wash/cleanser56 products
fragrance for women801 products
body spray577 products
shaving cream6 products
shampoo387 products
hair color and bleaching120 products
styling mousse/foam19 products
hair styling aid224 products
brow liner118 products
exfoliant/scrub34 products
facial cleanser73 products
facial moisturizer/treatment240 products
toners/astringents101 products
serums & essences177 products
mascara390 products
nail polish374 products
antiperspirant/deodorant (men's)91 products
detangler8 products
tooth whitening2 products
antiperspirant/deodorant174 products
around-eye cream50 products
hair treatment/serum166 products
Dry Shampoo and Hair Powders60 products
Putties, Puddings & Clays1 products
after shave45 products
hand cream10 products
bronzer/highlighter46 products
oil controller4 products
moisturizer112 products
liquid hand soap22 products
hair-loss treatment7 products
baby shampoo1 products
foot cleansing10 products
foot moisturizer9 products
bath oil/salts/soak18 products
shaving cream (men's)3 products
nail treatment40 products
polish remover13 products
setting powder/spray99 products
eye liner134 products
Bath and Body Wipes13 products
body firming lotion33 products
sunless tanning52 products
makeup primer55 products
recreational sunscreen179 products
mask246 products
hand sanitizer63 products
after sun product37 products
bar soap7 products
mouthwash19 products
beard care6 products
foundation475 products
lipstick138 products
eye shadow65 products
glitter14 products
baby wipes3 products
lip gloss27 products
depilatory3 products
bubble bath1 products
daily use with SPF89 products
baby sunscreen18 products
Hair Styling Gel3 products
makeup remover11 products
anti-aging23 products
facial powder7 products
concealer216 products
other eye makeup2 products
beard oil2 products
toothpaste2 products
beard cleanser1 products
pore strips11 products
eyelash glue36 products
lip balm5 products
damaged skin treatment4 products
muscle/joint soreness6 products
lip liner2 products
body powder5 products
Oils & Serums4 products
Facial Sun Care12 products
CC cream26 products
tanning oil5 products
BB cream38 products
foot odor control4 products
blush33 products
body oil7 products
Beard Soaps1 products
baby oil5 products
nail glue1 products
Basecoats and Undercoats2 products
body art1 products
hair perm1 products
Lip Stain4 products
lip plumper7 products
Preshave Preparations1 products
acne treatment1 products
Top Coats and Sealers4 products
Face Wipes1 products
Exfoliants2 products
Facial Cleansing Water1 products
baby powder1 products

Enhanced skin absorption

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CONCERN REFERENCE
Penetration enhancerEffect of some penetration enhancers on the permeation of glibenclamide and glipizide through mouse skin(2003-12-01)
Penetration enhancerA single oral dose of ethanol can alter transdermal absorption of topically applied chemicals in rats(2006-08-01)

Miscellaneous

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CONCERN REFERENCE
Occupational hazards related to handlingEU GHS Hazard Labeling Codes

Multiple, additive exposure sources

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CONCERN REFERENCE
Used in food or as an additive with limited or no toxicity information availableUS. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Designated as safe for general or specific, limited use in foodUS. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)

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CONCERN REFERENCE
Classified as expected to be toxic or harmfulEnvironment Canada
Classified as medium human health priorityEnvironment Canada

Persistence and bioaccumulation

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CONCERN REFERENCE
Not suspected to be bioaccumulativeEnvironment Canada

Ecotoxicology

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CONCERN REFERENCE
Not suspected to be an environmental toxinEnvironment Canada

Data gaps

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CONCERN REFERENCE
Insufficient data to determine safetyCosmetic 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 productCosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR)

Informational

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CONCERN REFERENCE
Industry or government recommendations for safe use: restrictions on concentration, impurities, product types, or manufacturing methods - anyCosmetic 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

The Skin Deep ingredient hazard score, from 1 to 10, reflects known and suspected hazards linked to the ingredients. The EWG Verified® mark means a product meets EWG’s strictest criteria for transparency and health.

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WEIGHT-OF-EVIDENCE APPROACH

A product’s hazard score is not an average of the ingredients’ hazard scores. It is calculated using a weight-of-evidence approach that factors in all of the hazards or health impacts associated with the ingredients.

Data availability

The Skin Deep data availability rating reflects the number of scientific studies about the product or ingredient in the published scientific literature.

NONE LIMITED FAIR GOOD ROBUST
Low Availability
Moderate Availability
High Availability
NONE

Ingredients have not been assessed.

LIMITED-FAIR

There is only a modest volume of research.

GOOD-ROBUST

Ingredients have been studied extensively.

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