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Solvent

METHYL ALCOHOL

CAS 67-56-1 Updated
8

Safety score · 0–100

Avoid

Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.

About

Methanol — toxic alcohol that damages the optic nerve and organs. EU only allows it as a trace denaturant in ethanol; never as a functional cosmetic solvent. Avoid at meaningful levels.

Function

DENATURANTFRAGRANCESOLVENT

Skin benefits

  • Trace denaturant in ethanol only

Known concerns

  • Acute oral, dermal and inhalation toxicity
  • Causes blindness/organ damage
  • Highly flammable
  • EU restricted

References

EU

EU CosIng database

European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.

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