Name Denatured alcohol Description Denatured alcohol is ethanol (the type of alcohol found in wine, beer, and spirits) with a substance added to it to make it unpalatable for drinking. The exact chemical composition of denatured alcohol can vary depending on the country and its intended use, as different additives are chosen to make it unfit for drinking. Regulatory agencies, like the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and European Union regulatory bodies, approve its use in specific concentrations in cosmetics and other products, ensuring it meets safety standards for human use. Benefits Can be used as a preservative or solvent. Considerations • Skin Irritation
Formulas containing denatured alcohol can be irritating if used at too high of a concentration or if the formula lacks a humectant like glycerin.
• Harmful Impurities
Toxicity will depend on the denaturant used. Organic denatured alcohol is available wherein a small amount of an essential oil is used to make the alcohol unpalatable. Other, more toxic denaturants can be used, however, including methanol, benzene, pyridine, castor oil, gasoline, isopropyl alcohol, and acetone. Synonyms Denatured ethanol
ALCOHOL DENAT
Ethanol Denat Research Sources https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/702
https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/agricultural-and-biological-sciences/denatured-alcohol
https://taxation-customs.ec.europa.eu/taxation/excise-duties/excise-duties-alcohol/denatured-alcohol_en Summary Safety depends on use, concentration, and what the alcohol has been denatured with. Organic options exist wherein the alcohol has been denatured with an essential oil. Reach out to the company in question for further information about their product.