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Cosmetic ingredient (INCI)

SD Alcohol 38-B

Used in cosmetic products as astringent, solvent and viscosity controlling. SD Alcohol 38-B is ethyl alcohol denatured with one or more of the following: anethol, anise oil, bay oil (myrcia oil), benzaldehyde, bergamot oil, bitter almond oil, camphor, cedar leaf oil, chlorothymol, cinnamic aldehyde, cinnamon oil (cassia oil), citronella oil (natural), clove oil, coal tar, eucalyptol, eucalyptus oil, eugenol, guaiacol, lavender oil, menthol, methyl salicylate, mustard oil, volatile (allyl isothiocyanate), peppermint oil, phenol, phenyl salicylate (salol), pine oil, pine needle oil, dwarf, rosemary oil, safrole, sassafras oil, spearmint oil, spearmint oil (terpeneless), spike lavender oil, natural, storax, thyme oil, thymol, tolu balsam, turpentine oil, or other approved essential oils in accordance with 27CFR21.

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Frequently asked questions

What is SD Alcohol 38-B used for in cosmetics?

SD Alcohol 38-B is used in cosmetic products as astringent, solvent and viscosity controlling. SD Alcohol 38-B is ethyl alcohol denatured with one or more of the following: anethol, anise oil, bay oil (myrcia oil), benzaldehyde, bergamot oil, bitter almond oil, camphor, cedar leaf oil, chlorothymol, cinnamic aldehyde, cinnamon oil (cassia oil), citronella oil (natural), clove oil, coal tar, eucalyptol, eucalyptus oil, eugenol, guaiacol, lavender oil, menthol, methyl salicylate, mustard oil, volatile (allyl isothiocyanate), peppermint oil, phenol, phenyl salicylate (salol), pine oil, pine needle oil, dwarf, rosemary oil, safrole, sassafras oil, spearmint oil, spearmint oil (terpeneless), spike lavender oil, natural, storax, thyme oil, thymol, tolu balsam, turpentine oil, or other approved essential oils in accordance with 27CFR21.

Is SD Alcohol 38-B restricted in cosmetics in the EU?

No EU restriction annex is recorded for SD Alcohol 38-B in our records. Rules change and differ by market, so always check the current regulation before you formulate.