Isopropyl Alcohol — Allergy Risk & Safety Profile
INCI: ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL
Key Facts
- CAS Number
- 67-63-0
- Category
- solvent
- Risk Level
- medium
- Common Allergen
- No
- Found In
- aftershave, toner, nail polish remover
Is Isopropyl Alcohol safe in cosmetics?
Isopropyl Alcohol 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 aftershave, toner, nail polish remover.
What is Isopropyl Alcohol?
Isopropyl Alcohol is a solvent commonly used in cosmetic and personal care products. It has a moderate risk of causing skin irritation or sensitization in some people.
Allergy & Safety Information
Isopropyl Alcohol 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 Isopropyl Alcohol 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 Isopropyl Alcohol, 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: Aftershave, Toner, Nail polish remover. These product categories are the most common sources of Isopropyl Alcohol exposure based on formulation data.
Not sure if your products contain Isopropyl Alcohol? Paste the ingredient list into the free ingredient checker to scan for Isopropyl Alcohol and other allergens automatically.
Safer Alternatives
These ingredients serve a similar function with lower allergy risk:
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Isopropyl Alcohol safe for sensitive skin?
Isopropyl Alcohol may cause reactions in some sensitive individuals. Patch testing is advisable.
What products contain Isopropyl Alcohol?
Isopropyl Alcohol is commonly found in aftershave, toner, nail polish remover.
What does Isopropyl Alcohol do in cosmetics?
Isopropyl Alcohol functions as a solvent in formulations.
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