Name
Ethanol
Description
Ethanol, aka ethyl alcohol, is the alcohol we find in beer, wine, and spirits. It is commonly produced by the fermentation of sugars by yeasts. In topically-applied products it can be used as a preservative, sanitizing agent, and solvent.
Benefits
Antibacterial, evaporates quickly (helpful in fragrances)
Considerations
• Skin Irritation
Depending on the formula, ethanol can be an irritant or drying agent. Its drying effects can be counteracted by the addition of humectants and emollients.
Synonyms
ethyl alcohol
alcohol
sugar cane alcohol
grain alcohol
Methylcarbinol
Ethyl hydrate
Tecsol
Ethyl hydroxide
Algrain
Anhydrol
Research Sources
https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/702
Summary
Safety depends on use, concentration, feedstocks, organic status, processing, and other ingredients present to counteract potential skin irritation.
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