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Ethanol

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Ethanol

Ethanol

Ethanol is a clear liquid that can be produced naturally through the fermentation of plant sugars by yeasts, or via petrochemical processes. A simple alcohol, ethanol is used in many cosmetics and household products as a solvent and preservative. It can also be used as a solubilizing agent, helping mix oils and other ingredients which typically are not capable of mixing into water.

Other names: Ethyl alcohol, Alcohol, Distilled spirits

INCI Name:
Alcohol
Ingredient origins:
Corn, Potato, Wheat
Role:
Solubilizing Agent
Common name:
Ethanol
EWG score: The EWG score is a hazard score ranging from 1-2 (low hazard), 3-6 (moderate hazard) and 7-10 (high hazard) published by the Environmental Working Group. Their data is sourced from the Skin Deep® database and studies published in open scientific literature.
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