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Solvent

SD ALCOHOL 40-C

55

Safety score · 0–100

Moderate

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

SD Alcohol 40-C is denatured ethanol common in toners, sprays, and alcohol-based perfumes. Effective short-term but drying with frequent face use, like other SD alcohols.

Function

ASTRINGENTSOLVENTVISCOSITY CONTROLLING

Skin benefits

  • Common SD alcohol denatured with t-butyl alcohol
  • Fast-evaporating solvent
  • Antimicrobial at high %

Known concerns

  • Drying to skin with frequent face use
  • Stinging on broken skin
  • High-% products are flammable

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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This profile is for educational purposes and does not constitute medical advice. Regulatory status and scientific understanding evolve, so always read the physical product label and consult a healthcare professional for personal concerns.