Alcohol Denat — Allergy Risk & Safety Profile
INCI: ALCOHOL DENAT.
Key Facts
- CAS Number
- 64-17-5
- Category
- solvent
- Risk Level
- medium
- Common Allergen
- No
- Found In
- toner, aftershave, perfume, sunscreen
Is Alcohol Denat safe in cosmetics?
Alcohol Denat is rated medium risk in cosmetic products. It is not classified as a common allergen and is generally well-tolerated by most skin types. Safer alternatives include Water, Glycerin, Propanediol. Commonly found in toner, aftershave, perfume.
What is Alcohol Denat?
Denatured ethanol. Can be drying at high concentrations. Helps product penetration. Listed in top 5 = potentially irritating.
Allergy & Safety Information
Alcohol Denat is generally safe for most people but may cause irritation or allergic reactions in sensitive individuals. If you experience redness, itching, or swelling after using a product with this ingredient, discontinue use and consult a dermatologist.
This ingredient carries moderate allergenicity risk. It can cause reactions in sensitised individuals but has a lower sensitisation rate than high-risk ingredients. Patch testing before full use is advisable for anyone with a history of cosmetic reactions.
How to Identify Alcohol Denat in Products
Cosmetic ingredients are listed by their INCI (International Nomenclature of Cosmetic Ingredients) name in descending order of concentration. To check whether a product contains Alcohol Denat, scan the ingredient list for its INCI name exactly as it appears above. Ingredients present at 1% or less may appear in any order after the 1% threshold.
Product types to prioritise checking: Toner, Aftershave, Perfume, Sunscreen. These product categories are the most common sources of Alcohol Denat exposure based on formulation data.
Not sure if your products contain Alcohol Denat? Paste the ingredient list into the free ingredient checker to scan for Alcohol Denat and other allergens automatically.
Safer Alternatives
These ingredients serve a similar function with lower allergy risk:
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Alcohol Denat safe for sensitive skin?
Alcohol Denat may cause reactions in some sensitive individuals. Patch testing is advisable.
What products contain Alcohol Denat?
Alcohol Denat is commonly found in toner, aftershave, perfume, sunscreen.
What does Alcohol Denat do in cosmetics?
Alcohol Denat functions as a solvent in formulations.
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