Is SD Alcohol 40 safe in cosmetics?
SD Alcohol 40 has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
SD Alcohol 40
INCI: SD ALCOHOL 40
SD Alcohol 40 is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Astringent; Drier; Solvent; Viscosity modifier. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted.
Auto-generated CPSR Part A draft with source citations
Function
Astringent; Drier; Solvent; Viscosity modifier
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
CIR: UNS - IJT 27(Suppl. 1):1-43, 2008
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for SD Alcohol 40.
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Additional Ingredient Properties
2 property records from structured ingredient metadata.
deodorant
{"cas_number": "64-17-5", "ingredient_class": "antimicrobial_deodorant", "mechanism_of_action": "bacterial_growth_inhibition", "antiperspirant_efficacy_sweat_reduction_pct": "0", "deodorant_efficacy_hours": "4-8", "odor_reduction_pct": "30-50", "bacteriostatic": "yes", "bactericidal": "yes", "target_bacteria": "broad_spectrum", "microbiome_impact": "broad", "axillary_microbiome_effect": "varies by…
hair_care
{"hair_function": "styling", "hair_type_suitability": "all", "curl_pattern_suitability": "all", "porosity_suitability": "all", "protein_sensitivity": "neutral", "moisture_protein_balance": "no", "cg_method_approved": "not-a-silicone", "silicone_type": "not-a-sulfate", "sulfate_type": "yes", "drying_alcohol": "no", "fatty_alcohol": "no", "heat_protectant": "no", "color_safe": "weakens", "keratin_bo…
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for SD Alcohol 40.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is SD Alcohol 40 allowed in the EU?
SD Alcohol 40 EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does SD Alcohol 40 do in cosmetics?
SD Alcohol 40 functions as: Astringent; Drier; Solvent; Viscosity modifier. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database.
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