Allowed in EU

Alcohol Denat. Sd Alcohol 38-F

A cosmetic ingredient used as solvent in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.

What is it?

SD Alcohol 38-F is ethyl alcohol denatured with 1) thymol, chlorathymol, menthol, and either boric acid or polysorbate-80; 2) any two or more denaturants listed under Formula 38-B, and either boric acid or polysorbate-80; 3) any two or more denaturants listed under Formula 38-B, and zinc chloride and hydrochloric acid in accordance with 27CFR21

What does it do?

Alcohol Denat. Sd Alcohol 38-F is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:

  • Solvent

    dissolves other ingredients into a uniform liquid phase

EU regulatory status

Alcohol Denat. Sd Alcohol 38-F is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the European Union under Regulation 1223/2009. It is not subject to a specific Annex restriction at the time of writing.

Frequently asked questions

What is Alcohol Denat. Sd Alcohol 38-F?

Alcohol Denat. Sd Alcohol 38-F is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. SD Alcohol 38-F is ethyl alcohol denatured with 1) thymol, chlorathymol, menthol, and either boric acid or polysorbate-80; 2) any two or more denaturants listed under Formula 38-B, and either boric acid or polysorbate-80; 3) any two or more denaturants listed under Formula 38-B, and zinc chloride and hydrochloric acid in accordance with 27CFR21

Is Alcohol Denat. Sd Alcohol 38-F allowed in cosmetics in the EU?

Yes. Alcohol Denat. Sd Alcohol 38-F is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.

What does Alcohol Denat. Sd Alcohol 38-F do in cosmetic products?

Alcohol Denat. Sd Alcohol 38-F is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: solvent.

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Source: EU CosIng database (European Commission). This page is derived from public-sector information published by the European Commission. · Last updated: 15/10/2010