Is SD Alcohol 23-F safe in cosmetics?
SD Alcohol 23-F has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
SD Alcohol 23-F
INCI: ALCOHOL DENAT. SD ALCOHOL 23-F [^1_13]
SD Alcohol 23-F (CAS No unique CAS assigned (base ethanol: 64-17-5) [^1_13]) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Solvent [^1_13]. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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CAS Number
No unique CAS assigned (base ethanol: 64-17-5) [^1_13]
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Function
Solvent [^1_13]
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Permitted per 27 CFR 21; denatured with salicylic acid, resorcinol, and bergamot oil or bay oil (myrica oil) [^1_15]
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for SD Alcohol 23-F.
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Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for SD Alcohol 23-F.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is SD Alcohol 23-F allowed in the EU?
SD Alcohol 23-F EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does SD Alcohol 23-F do in cosmetics?
SD Alcohol 23-F functions as: Solvent [^1_13]. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: No unique CAS assigned (base ethanol: 64-17-5) [^1_13].
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