Functions
Antiseptic
Solvent
Antifoaming
Astringent
Fragrance
Viscosity controlling agent
CAS Number(s)
64-17-5
EINECS number(s)
200-578-6
FDA UNII
3K9958V90M
Alcohol is a univalent alcohol (spirit of wine, ethanol, or ethyl alcohol), obtained mainly from alcoholic fermentation of sugar or natural substances containing starch. A good sol vent for countless active ingredients and perfume oil refreshes cools and disinfects the skin.
In INCI names of some products you can find "Alcohol Denat." which is a denatured alcohol having the same properties as alcohol.
Active ingredients (or INCI)
Synonyms
Alcoholum
Ethanolum
Ethanol
Ethyl alcohol
Alcohol
Alcoholum / Ethanolum
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