Cosmetic ingredient

ALCOHOL

ALCOHOL is undenatured ethyl alcohol, a form of ethanol used in cosmetic formulations. Its presence identifies a specific alcoholic raw material rather than a generic blend of solvents.

2D molecular structure

CAS number

64-17-5

EC number

200-578-6

Molecular formula

C2H6O

Molecular weight

46.07

Chemical name

Ethanol

InChIKey

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ALCOHOL: what it is

ALCOHOL is undenatured ethyl alcohol, a form of ethanol used in cosmetic formulations. Its presence identifies a specific alcoholic raw material rather than a generic blend of solvents.

ALCOHOL: what it does in cosmetics

In a formula, it can serve as a solvent and help control viscosity. It is also classified as an antifoaming, antimicrobial, astringent and fragrance ingredient, so these roles may appear together or separately depending on the composition.

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